LEGISLATION/H.R. 3668

Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

119-HR-3668119th CongressIntroduced Jun 2, 2025Energy

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Status

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Signed

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

Sponsor

Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9](R-NC-9)

3 cosponsors

Summary

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.

Subjects

Computer security and identity theftEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Government information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsOil and gasPipelinesState and local government operationsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security

Actions (28)

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

Dec 15, 2025Senate

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 12, 2025House floor actions

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 184 (Roll no. 334). (text: CR H5814-5816)

Dec 12, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 184 (Roll no. 334).

Dec 12, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 204 (Roll no. 333).

Dec 12, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

Dec 12, 2025House floor actions

Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H5820)

Dec 12, 2025House floor actions

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Dec 12, 2025House floor actions

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3668.

Dec 12, 2025House floor actions

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, 2025House floor actions

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5814-5822)

Dec 12, 2025House floor actions

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.

Dec 9, 2025House floor actions

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-297, Part II.

Nov 25, 2025House floor actions

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-297, Part II.

Nov 25, 2025Library of Congress

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.

Sep 15, 2025House floor actions

Committee on Transportation discharged.

Sep 15, 2025House floor actions

Committee on Transportation discharged.

Sep 15, 2025Library of Congress

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-297, Part I.

Sep 15, 2025House floor actions

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-297, Part I.

Sep 15, 2025Library of Congress

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.

Jun 25, 2025House committee actions

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 25, 2025House committee actions

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.

Jun 5, 2025House committee actions

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 5, 2025House committee actions

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Jun 3, 2025House committee actions

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, 2025House floor actions

Introduced in House

Jun 2, 2025Library of Congress

Introduced in House

Jun 2, 2025Library of Congress

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