H.R. 3301 - North American Energy Infrastructure Act
- Sponsor:
- Fred Upton
- Summary:
- To require approval for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on June 24, 2014
- Amendments:
- 3 proposed amendments. 3 rejected. View amendments
PASSED on June 24, 2014.
1/2 required to pass
voted YES: 238
voted NO: 173
21 voted present/not voting
North American Energy Infrastructure Act
H.R. 3301 — 113th Congress (2013–2014)
- Summary
- To require approval for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To require approval for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- North American Energy Infrastructure Act
- North American Energy Infrastructure Act
- North American Energy Infrastructure Act
- North American Energy Infrastructure Act
- Sponsor
- Fred Upton
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Energy
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Canada
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Energy
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Idaho
- Latin America
- Licensing and registrations
- Maine
- Mexico
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- New York State
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oil and gas
- Pennsylvania
- Pipelines
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Texas
- Trade restrictions
- Vermont
- Washington State
- Related Bills
- H.Res. 636 (113th) : Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 6) to Provide for Expedited Approval of Exportation of Natural Gas to World Trade Organization Countries, and for Other Purposes; and Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 3301) to Require Approval for the Construction, Connection, Operation, or Maintenance of Oil or Natural Gas Pipelines or Electric Transmission Facilities at the National Boundary of the United States for the Import or Export of Oil, Natural Gas, or Electricity to or from Canada or Mexico, and for Other Purposes.
- H.R. 5360 (113th) : American Renaissance in Manufacturing Act
- S. 2823 (113th) : North American Energy Infrastructure Act
- H.R. 2 (113th) : American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act
- Major Actions
Introduced 10/22/2013 Referred to Committee Amendments (3 proposed) Passed House 6/24/2014 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result select this vote House H.Amdt. 955 (Pallone) to H.R. 3301: Amendment sought to ensure that the complete length of cross-border projects would be subject ... 6/24/2014 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 176 voted YES 233 voted NO 23 voted present/not votingselect this vote House H.Amdt. 956 (Waxman) to H.R. 3301: Amendment sought to exclude any project with a pending permit application from the new ... 6/24/2014 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 171 voted YES 240 voted NO 21 voted present/not votingselect this vote House H.Amdt. 957 (Welch) to H.R. 3301: Amendment sought to ensure that pipeline modifications receive a thorough environmental review process. 6/24/2014 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 176 voted YES 234 voted NO 22 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 3301 North American Energy Infrastructure Act 6/24/2014 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 185 voted YES 227 voted NO 20 voted present/not votingcurrently selected House H.R. 3301 (113th): North American Energy Infrastructure Act 6/24/2014 This bill PASSED the House 238 voted YES 173 voted NO 21 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 10/22/2013 10/22/2013 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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. 10/22/2013 Referred to House Energy and Commerce 10/22/2013 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure 10/22/2013 Referred to House Natural Resources 10/22/2013 Introduced in House 10/23/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. 10/24/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation. 10/25/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. 11/19/2013 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 11/20/2013 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 11/20/2013 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 10 . 5/07/2014 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 5/08/2014 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 5/08/2014 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 19. 6/19/2014 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-482, Part I. 6/19/2014 Committee on Transportation discharged. 6/19/2014 Committee on Natural Resources discharged. Put on a legislative calendar 6/19/2014 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 358. 6/23/2014 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 636 Reported to House. For H.R. 6, one hour of general debate and amendments are confined to those printed in part A of the report accompanying this resolution. For H.R. 3301, one hour of general debate and amendments are confined to those printed in part B of the report accompanying this resolution. 6/24/2014 Rule H. Res. 636 passed House. 6/24/2014 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 636. 6/24/2014 The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6 and H.R. 3301. For H.R. 6, one hour of general debate and amendments are confined to those printed in part A of the report accompanying the resolution. For H.R. 3301, one hour of general debate and amendments are confined to those printed in part B of the report accompanying the resolution. 6/24/2014 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 636 and Rule XVIII. 6/24/2014 The Speaker designated the Honorable Diane Black to act as Chairwoman of the Committee. 6/24/2014 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3301. 6/24/2014 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 636, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone (NJ) part B amendment No. 1. 6/24/2014 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone part B amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 6/24/2014 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 636, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman (CA) part B amendment No. 2. 6/24/2014 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman part B amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 6/24/2014 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 636, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch (VT) part B amendment No. 3. 6/24/2014 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Welch part B amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. 6/24/2014 Mr. Whitfield moved that the Committee rise. 6/24/2014 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. 6/24/2014 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3301 as unfinished business. 6/24/2014 Considered as unfinished business. 6/24/2014 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. 6/24/2014 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier, and on which further proceedings had been postponed. 6/24/2014 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3301. 6/24/2014 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 6/24/2014 The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 6/24/2014 Mr. Schneider moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 6/24/2014 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schneider motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section titled Protecting the Great Lakes and Our Nation's Drinking Water Supply. 6/24/2014 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 6/24/2014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 6/24/2014 6/24/2014 House amendment offered 6/24/2014 6/24/2014 House amendment offered 6/24/2014 6/24/2014 House amendment offered 6/24/2014 6/24/2014 House amendment offered select this vote Vote 6/24/2014 H.Amdt. 955 (Pallone) to H.R. 3301: Amendment sought to ensure that the complete length of cross-border projects would be subject ... select this vote Vote 6/24/2014 H.Amdt. 956 (Waxman) to H.R. 3301: Amendment sought to exclude any project with a pending permit application from the new ... select this vote Vote 6/24/2014 H.Amdt. 957 (Welch) to H.R. 3301: Amendment sought to ensure that pipeline modifications receive a thorough environmental review process. select this vote Vote 6/24/2014 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 3301 North American Energy Infrastructure Act currently selected House Vote on Passage 6/24/2014 H.R. 3301 (113th): North American Energy Infrastructure Act 6/24/2014 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Pallone. 6/24/2014 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Pallone. 6/24/2014 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Waxman. 6/24/2014 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Waxman. 6/24/2014 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Welch. 6/24/2014 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Welch. 6/24/2014 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 6/24/2014 Roll call votes on amendments in House 6/24/2014 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 6/24/2014 Roll call votes on amendments in House 6/24/2014 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 6/24/2014 Roll call votes on amendments in House 6/25/2014 Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. Put on a legislative calendar 6/26/2014 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status H. Amdt. 955 Pallone, Frank [D-NJ6] June 24, 2014 Failed by voice vote on June 24, 2014. Amendment sought to ensure that the complete length of cross-border projects would be subject to full environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
H. Amdt. 956 Waxman, Henry [D-CA33] June 24, 2014 Failed by voice vote on June 24, 2014. Amendment sought to exclude any project with a pending permit application from the new approval requirements in the bill.
H. Amdt. 957 Welch, Peter [D-VT] June 24, 2014 Failed by voice vote on June 24, 2014. Amendment sought to ensure that pipeline modifications receive a thorough environmental review process.
Average contributions given to House members from interest groups that…
supported this bill
Republican/Conservative |
Gas & Electric Utilities |
Electric Power utilities |
Engineering, architecture & construction mgmt svcs |
Oil & Gas |
Builders associations |
Chambers of commerce |
Fiscal & tax policy |
Manufacturing (split) |
Natural Gas transmission & distribution (split) |
opposed this bill
Chemicals |
Environmental policy |
Steel |
Smelting & non-petroleum refining |
Consumer groups |
Manufacturing (split) |
Natural Gas transmission & distribution (split) |
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org