Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
- Introduced Jun 2
- Committee Jun 2
- Passed House Dec 12
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Summary
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
Full summary6 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Sep 15, 2025
- Reported to HouseSep 15, 2025
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Dec 15, 2025
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Dec 12, 2025
- HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 184 (Roll no. 334). (text: CR H5814-5816)Dec 12, 2025
- HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 204 (Roll no. 333).Dec 12, 2025
- HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.Dec 12, 2025
- HouseMr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H5820)Dec 12, 2025
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.Dec 12, 2025
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3668.Dec 12, 2025
- HouseRule 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
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5814-5822)Dec 12, 2025
- HouseRules 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.Dec 9, 2025
- HouseSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-297, Part II.Nov 25, 2025
All actions22
- HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-297, Part I.Sep 15, 2025
- HouseCommittee on Transportation discharged.Sep 15, 2025
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.Sep 15, 2025
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJun 25, 2025
- HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.Jun 25, 2025
- HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJun 5, 2025
- HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.Jun 5, 2025
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.Jun 3, 2025
- HouseIntroduced in HouseJun 2, 2025
- HouseReferred 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
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateDec 15, 2025PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseDec 12, 2025PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseSep 15, 2025PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseJun 2, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
Committees3
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReferred To Dec 15, 2025
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReported By Nov 25, 2025Reported By, Sep 15, 2025Markup By, Jun 25, 2025Referred To, Jun 2, 2025
- Subcommittee: Energy SubcommitteeReported by
- House Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeDischarged From Sep 15, 2025Referred To, Jun 2, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors3 cosponsors
- Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC-9)Sponsor, Jun 2, 2025
- Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)OriginalJoined Jun 2, 2025
- Neal Dunn (R-FL-2)Joined Jun 23, 2025
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)Joined Sep 10, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports3
- CBO: H.R. 3668, Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews ActOct 23, 2025As reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on September 15, 2025
- H. Rept. 119-297,Part 1Committee report
- H. Rept. 119-297,Part 2Committee report
Titles2
- Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- To promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects12
Related bills1
- H.Res. 936 119th, Related bill, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.