Bill · H.R. 3062· House(119-HR-3062)
Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
- Introduced
- 4/29/2025
- Last activity
- 9/19/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Julie Fedorchak
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act aims to create a more uniform and modern process for authorizing energy facilities at international borders. This includes pipelines for oil and natural gas, as well as electric transmission facilities. The bill requires certain projects to obtain a certificate of crossing from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the Secretary of Energy. It also amends existing laws to expedite the importation and exportation of natural gas to Canada and Mexico. Additionally, the act eliminates the requirement for a Presidential permit for these specific energy projects.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Energy companies and construction firms benefit from streamlined permitting processes.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+5
The act significantly reduces barriers to the importation and exportation of energy resources.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The act shifts permitting authority and reduces presidential oversight in favor of agency certificates.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?-3
Increased energy infrastructure projects can often impact indigenous lands and resources.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
The act streamlines permitting, which may reduce the time available for environmental scrutiny.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-3
By facilitating easier transport of oil and gas, the bill indirectly supports continued fossil fuel use.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 224–203
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
09/18/2025 · Roll call 277 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Faster Natural Gas Processing: For those involved in the natural gas trade, the bill amends the Natural Gas Act to require the Commission to grant applications for importing or exporting natural gas to Canada or Mexico within 30 days of receiving a complete application (Section 2(b)).
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Streamlined Electric Energy Transmission: The bill repeals the requirement to secure an order under the Federal Power Act, which may affect how electric energy is transmitted to Canada and Mexico (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Certainty for Existing Infrastructure: Modifications to facilities that are already operating or have already been permitted do not require a new certificate of crossing, providing stability for existing energy operations (Section 2(e)).
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Protection Against Permit Revocation: The act prevents the President from revoking existing Presidential permits for these energy facilities unless Congress authorizes it (Section 2(f)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential Public Interest Concerns: While a certificate of crossing is generally required, an official or agency can deny it if they find the project is not in the public interest of the United States (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Mandatory Standards for Electricity: Those involved in electric transmission must comply with specific policies and standards from the Electric Reliability Organization, regional entities, or Regional Transmission Organizations/Independent System Operators to receive a certificate (Section 2(a)(2)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Union Workers+3Good For Farmers+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Native Americans-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Inflation+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+5Improves International Alliances+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+2Increases Renewable Energy Investment+1Improves Environmental Protections-3Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-3Reduces Carbon Emissions-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Interstate Commerce+4Improves Due Process-2Increase States Rights-2
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
- 9/19/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 9/18/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 203 (Roll no. 277). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4424: 7)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 203 (Roll no. 277). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4423)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4442)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3062, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3062.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4423)
- 9/16/2025
- Rule H. Res. 707 passed House.
- 9/15/2025
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 707 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
- 7/2/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-186, Part I.
- Committee on Transportation discharged.
- Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 151.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
- 6/3/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 4/29/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
- Introduced in House
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida
John JoyceRepublican · Pennsylvania