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Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

Introduced: June 2, 2025 Introduced by: Hudson, Richard Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 15, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 12, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 12, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 184 (Roll no. 334). (text: CR H5814-5816)
Dec 12, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 184 (Roll no. 334).
Dec 12, 2025
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 204 (Roll no. 333).
Dec 12, 2025
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 12, 2025
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H5820)
Dec 12, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 12, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3668.
Dec 12, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
Dec 12, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5814-5822)
Dec 9, 2025
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
Nov 25, 2025
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-297, Part II.
Sep 15, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.
Sep 15, 2025
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Sep 15, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-297, Part I.
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Jun 5, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 2, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 2, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 12, 2025 House · vote #334 On Passage Passed 213–184 See who voted →
Dec 12, 2025 House · vote #333 On Motion to Recommit Failed 194–204 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

This bill expedites the environmental review of certain natural gas pipeline projects or liquefied natural gas (LNG) import or export terminals for authorizations under the Natural Gas Act.

Specifically, the bill makes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the only lead agency for the purpose of coordinating the environmental review of such projects under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Thus, agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review.

FERC must invite certain federal, state, local, or tribal governmental agencies to participate in the review process for an authorization and designate the applicable governments as participating agencies by deadlines established by the bill. In addition, FERC must consult with the Transportation Security Administration regarding various pipeline security measures.

The bill prohibits FERC from establishing a deadline for authorizing a project that is more than 90 days after the completion of the NEPA review. It also requires concurrent reviews when multiple federal or state agencies are involved.

Applicants for projects do not have to obtain a water quality certification from states under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. FERC must coordinate its NEPA review with states where a potential discharge into navigable waters may occur.

If a federal or state agency requires an applicant for a pipeline authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that is submitted.

What's happening now December 15, 2025

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3