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Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020

Introduced: August 6, 2020 Introduced by: Kaine, Tim Democratic · Virginia See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5274-5275)
Aug 6, 2020
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Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020

This bill addresses provisions related to natural gas pipeline projects, including provisions related to the permitting process, eminent domain, environmental reviews, and the visual impacts of such projects on national scenic trails.

What's happening now August 6, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5274-5275)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4502: Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4502/
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"S. 4502: Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4502/.
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