Bill · H.R. 1587· House(119-HR-1587)
Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act
- Introduced
- 2/25/2025
- Last activity
- 2/25/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Walberg
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act," aims to restrict the President's authority regarding energy infrastructure. It specifically seeks to prohibit the President from revoking certain permits or authorizations related to cross-border energy facilities. These facilities include oil or natural gas pipelines and electric transmission facilities at international boundaries. Under this Act, such revocations could only occur if authorized by an Act of Congress.
Yes· 3 of 5
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill provides stability for energy infrastructure projects which may support long-term construction and operation jobs.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Energy companies benefit from the increased certainty of their permits remaining valid without unilateral presidential revocation.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+4
By securing energy infrastructure permits, the bill aims to support energy security and economic stability.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
The bill reduces the unilateral power of the President over energy permits, shifting oversight to Congress.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-3
The bill protects the ability to operate oil and natural gas pipelines, which may hinder transitions away from fossil fuels.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2
The bill limits executive authority by requiring Congressional approval for permit revocations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Energy Infrastructure: The bill prevents the President from unilaterally revoking permits for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines and electric transmission facilities (Section 2(a)). This provides a layer of stability for existing and planned energy projects.
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Requirement for Congressional Oversight: By requiring an Act of Congress to authorize the revocation of permits, the bill ensures that decisions regarding the removal of energy facility authorizations must go through the legislative process (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of Executive Authority: The bill limits the President's ability to revoke permits or other authorizations related to cross-border energy facilities unless Congress intervenes (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-3Increase States Rights-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+2Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-3
- 2/25/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Thomas TiffanyRepublican · Wisconsin