H.R.1938 - North American-Made Energy Security Act

To direct the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)

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  • Official: To direct the President to expedite the consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: North American-Made Energy Security Act as introduced.
  • Short: North American-Made Energy Security Act as reported to house.
  • Short: North American-Made Energy Security Act as passed house.

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Latest Amendment Status Purpose View All Amendments [11]
 
H.Amdt720 Fail An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-181 to add language to the findings section that states that the Keystone XL pipeline would run through the Ogallala Aquifer and explains the risk involved with this route.
H.Amdt721 Fail An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-181 to strike paragraph 15 of the findings section.
H.Amdt722 Fail An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-181 to include a finding stating the PHMSA Administrator testified at a Congressional hearing and stated that the PHMSA had not done a study analyzing the risks associated with transporting diluted bitumen. Amendment would also require PHMSA to complete a review of the risks associated with transporting diluted bitumen, and whether current pipeline regulations are sufficient.
Latest Actions View All Actions [55]
 
May 23rdReferred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
May 23rd
May 23rdReferred to House Energy and Commerce

Latest Vote

Result: Passed - July 26, 2011

Roll call number 650 in the House

Question: On Passage: H R 1938 North American-Made Energy Security Act

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 64%
 

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