H.R. 161 - Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act
- Sponsor:
- Mike Pompeo
- Summary:
- To provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on January 21, 2015
PASSED on January 21, 2015.
1/2 required to pass
voted YES: 253
voted NO: 169
12 voted present/not voting
Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act
H.R. 161 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- To provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To provide for the timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law with respect to the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any natural gas pipeline projects.
- Other Titles
- Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act
- Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act
- Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act
- Sponsor
- Mike Pompeo
- Co-Sponsors
- Charles W. Boustany Jr.
- Bradley Byrne
- John R. Carter
- Chris Collins
- Kevin Cramer
- Sean P. Duffy
- Jeff Duncan
- Blake Farenthold
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
- Paul A. Gosar
- Richard L. Hanna
- Bill Johnson
- David W. Jolly
- Mike Kelly
- John Kline
- Doug LaMalfa
- Doug Lamborn
- Robert E. Latta
- Billy Long
- Tom Marino
- David B. McKinley
- Markwayne Mullin
- Tim Murphy
- Pete Olson
- Robert Pittenger
- Bruce Poliquin
- Tom Reed
- Matt Salmon
- Pete Sessions
- Chris Stewart
- Roger Williams
- Lee M. Zeldin
- Ryan K. Zinke
- Subjects
- Energy
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Administrative remedies
- Department of Energy
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Licensing and registrations
- Oil and gas
- Pipelines
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 1/06/2015 Referred to Committee Passed House 1/21/2015 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result select this vote House On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act 1/21/2015 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 182 voted YES 241 voted NO 11 voted present/not votingcurrently selected House On Passage: H R 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act 1/21/2015 This bill PASSED the House 253 voted YES 169 voted NO 12 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 1/06/2015 1/06/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 1/06/2015 Introduced in House 1/09/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. 1/20/2015 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 38 Reported to House. The rule provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bills. The resolution provides that the bills shall be considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bills. The resolution provides one motion to recommit per bill. 1/21/2015 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 38. 1/21/2015 The rule provides for one hour of debate each on H.R. 161 and H.R. 36. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bills. The resolution provides that the bills shall be considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bills. The resolution provides one motion to recommit per bill. 1/21/2015 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provsions of H. Res. 38, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 161. 1/21/2015 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 1/21/2015 Mr. Pallone moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 1/21/2015 DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Pallone motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment ensuring that the provisions in the bill do not take effect unless the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) determines that: (1) taxpayers will not be held liable for any repair or environmental cleanup from a natural gas pipeline explosion and (2) pipeline owners will bear full responsibility for damages in any community resulting from a natural gas pipeline explosion, including loss of life. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn. 1/21/2015 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 1/21/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. select this vote Vote 1/21/2015 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act currently selected House Vote on Passage 1/21/2015 On Passage: H R 161 Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act 1/22/2015 Received in the Senate. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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