Bill · H.R. 4043· House(119-HR-4043)
Line 5 Act
- Introduced
- 6/17/2025
- Last activity
- 6/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- John Moolenaar
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Line 5 Act." It aims to prohibit the President or any designee from violating the specific agreement between the United States and Canada regarding transit pipelines. This agreement was signed on January 28, 1977. The legislation applies notwithstanding any other provision of law.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
It upholds long-standing bilateral agreements with Canada.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+2
It provides stability for energy transit trade between the US and Canada.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Provides certainty for energy and infrastructure business owners.
The opposite
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-1
By protecting existing pipeline transit, it may discourage the transition away from fossil fuels.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevention of Agreement Violations: The bill prevents the President or any designee from violating the provisions of The Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada Concerning Transit Pipelines (Section 2). This ensures that the terms established in the 1977 agreement are upheld.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2Improves International Trade+2Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+1Reduces Carbon Emissions-1
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
John JamesRepublican · Michigan
Tim WalbergRepublican · Michigan