US Congress Senate Bill 2554 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on June 26 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-10-01 - Star Print ordered on report 113-200.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act - Authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities specified in an application filed by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State on May 4, 2012. Deems the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement regarding the pipeline issued by the Secretary of State in January 2014 to fully satisfy the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and any law that requires federal agency consultation or review, including the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Declares any applicable federal permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act to remain in effect. Grants the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, subject to review in the Supreme Court of the United States, original and exclusive jurisdiction over any civil action for the review of any order or action of a federal agency regarding the pipeline and cross-border facilities, and the related facilities in the United States, approved by this Act (including any order granting a permit or right-of-way, or any other agency action taken to construct or complete the project). Declares that this Act does not alter any federal, state, or local process or condition in effect on the date of enactment of this Act that is necessary to secure access from an owner of private property to construct the pipeline and cross-border facilities.

Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act

Sen. Mary Landrieu [D-LA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-10-01	Senate	Star Print ordered on report 113-200.
2014-06-26	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
2014-06-26	Senate	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Landrieu. With written report No. 113-200.

SB2280 (Related) 2014-11-18 - Under the order of 11/12/14, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 280.
SB2314 (Related) 2014-05-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
HB5682 (Related) 2014-11-17 - Received in the Senate.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/2554/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s2554/BILLS-113s2554pcs.pdf