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The House passed H.R. 3062, a bill to streamline the approval process for energy pipelines and electricity lines that cross U.S. borders by shifting authority from the President to federal agencies. The measure passed 224-203 along party lines.
H.R. 3062, known as the "Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act," aims to change how the U.S. government approves energy projects that cross international borders, such as oil and natural gas pipelines or electricity transmission lines. Under current rules, these projects often require a special permit from the President. This bill would replace that requirement with a "certificate of crossing" issued by specific federal agencies, like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and would prevent the President from revoking existing permits. This was a vote on "passage," which is the final step for a bill to be approved by the House of Representatives. To pass, the bill required a simple majority of the members present and voting. By passing this vote, the House has formally endorsed the legislation and sent it to the Senate for further consideration. The bill passed with nearly unanimous support from Republicans and opposition from most Democrats. Supporters argue that the change provides regulatory certainty and speeds up the construction of vital energy infrastructure. Critics typically argue that removing presidential oversight could limit the government's ability to consider environmental or climate impacts. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it must be approved before it can be sent to the President.
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. The bill shifts final decision-making power for international energy infrastructure away from the White House to technical federal agencies, which could make it more difficult for future presidents to block pipeline projects for political or environmental reasons.
Who’s affected. Energy Infrastructure Companies: Would benefit from a more predictable approval timeline and reduced risk of permit revocation by the executive branch. · Environmental Advocacy Groups: May find it harder to challenge cross-border projects through presidential oversight or executive orders. · U.S. Consumers: Could see impacts on energy supply and prices if cross-border pipelines and power lines are built more quickly.
Democrats. The vast majority of Democrats voted against the bill, though seven members crossed party lines to vote in favor.
Republicans. Republicans voted unanimously in favor of the bill among those who were present.
On Passage
Sep 18, 2025
The House passed H.R.
3062, a bill to streamline the approval process for energy pipelines and electricity lines that cross U.S. borders by shifting authority from the President to federal agencies. The measure passed 224-203 along party lines.
This was the final vote in the House of Representatives to approve the bill. Because it passed, the bill has successfully cleared this chamber and is now sent to the Senate for consideration.
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The bill shifts final decision-making power for international energy infrastructure away from the White House to technical federal agencies, which could make it more difficult for future presidents to block pipeline projects for political or environmental reasons.
This was a party-line vote where Republicans almost exclusively supported the measure and Democrats almost exclusively opposed it.
The vast majority of Democrats voted against the bill, though seven members crossed party lines to vote in favor.
Republicans voted unanimously in favor of the bill among those who were present.
The single independent member voted in favor of the bill.