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H.R. 3062 · 119th Congress

Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act

Passed HouseEnergy
IntroducedApr 29, 2025
Passed HouseSep 18, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 19, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The House passed it 224–203. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 3 sections of existing law.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 3062 would change 3 sections of existing law. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Sep 19, 2025).

15 U.S.C. 717b Exportation or importation of natural gas; LNG terminals

  • (c) Expedited application and approval process added to · Sec. 2(b) · see the words

16 U.S.C. 824a Interconnection and coordination of facilities; emergencies; transmission to foreign countries

  • (e) Transmission of electric energy to foreign country repealed · Sec. 2(c) · see the words
  • (f) Transmission or sale at wholesale of electric energy; regulation changed · Sec. 2(c) · see the words

16 U.S.C. 824a-4 Seasonal diversity electricity exchange

What the words would change: every change, in place (4)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 15 U.S.C. 717b(c)addedby H.R. 3062 Sec. 2(b)

    The bill says: Section 3(c) of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: "In the case of an application for the importation of natural gas from, or the exportation of natural gas to, Canada or Mexico, the Commission shall grant the application not later than 30 days after the date on which the Commission receives the complete application.".

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 717b)

  2. 16 U.S.C. 824a(e)repealedby H.R. 3062 Sec. 2(c)

    The bill says: Section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 824a)

  3. 16 U.S.C. 824a(f)changedby H.R. 3062 Sec. 2(c)

    The bill says: Section 202(f) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(f)) is amended by striking "insofar as such State regulation does not conflict with the exercise of the Commission’s powers under or relating to subsection 202(e)".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 824a)

  4. 16 U.S.C. 824a-4(b)changedby H.R. 3062 Sec. 2(c)

    (b) Permit. Notwithstanding any transfer of functions under the first sentence of section 301(b) of the Department of Energy Organization Act [42 U.S.C. 7151(b)], no permit referred to in subsection (a)(1)(B) may be issued unless the Commission has conducted hearings and made the findings required under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Actthe Secretary has conducted hearings and finds that the proposed transmission facilities would not impair the sufficiency of electric supply within the United States or would not impede or tend to impede the coordination in the public interest of facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Secretary. [16 U.S.C. 824a(e)] and under the applicable execution order respecting the construction, operation, maintenance, or connection at the borders of the United States of facilities for the transmission of electric energy between the United…

    The bill says: Section 602(b) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 824a–4(b)) is amended by striking "the Commission has conducted hearings and made the findings required under section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "the Secretary has conducted hearings and finds that the proposed transmission facilities would not impair the sufficiency of electric supply within the United States or would not impede or tend to impede the coordination in the public interest of facilities subject to the jurisdiction of the Secretary.".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 824a-4)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act

This bill establishes a new process for approving or revoking permits for the construction and operation of energy infrastructure across an international border of the United States. Thus, it replaces the existing process established under specified executive orders.

The bill requires a person to obtain a certificate of crossing before constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a border-crossing facility for the import or export of oil or natural gas, or the transmission of electricity, across a U.S. border with Canada or Mexico. A certificate must be obtained from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a facility consisting of oil or natural gas pipelines or the Department of Energy (DOE) for an electric transmission facility. As a condition of issuing a certificate, DOE must require that an electric transmission facility be constructed, connected, operated, or maintained consistent with specified policies and standards.

FERC and DOE must meet a deadline for issuing a certificate as set forth by this bill. The bill also requires FERC to meet a deadline for approving applications to import or export natural gas to or from Canada or Mexico.

The bill also requires the President to obtain the approval of Congress before revoking a permit issued under executive orders for constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining an oil or natural gas pipeline, an electric transmission facility, or a related border-crossing facility.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Apr 29, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Sep 19, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
  2. Sep 18, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Sep 18, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 203 (Roll no. 277). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4423) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  4. Sep 18, 2025Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. Sep 18, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4442)House floor actions
  6. Sep 18, 2025POSTPONED 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.House floor actions
  7. Sep 18, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  8. Sep 18, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3062.House floor actions
  9. Sep 18, 2025Rule 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.House floor actions
  10. Sep 18, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4423)House floor actions
  11. Sep 16, 2025Rule H. Res. 707 passed House.House floor actions
  12. Sep 15, 2025Rules 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.House floor actions
  13. Jul 2, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 151.House floor actions
  14. Jul 2, 2025Committee on Natural Resources discharged.House floor actions
  15. Jul 2, 2025Committee on Natural Resources discharged.Library of Congress
  16. Jul 2, 2025Committee on Transportation discharged.House floor actions
  17. Jul 2, 2025Committee on Transportation discharged.Library of Congress
  18. Jul 2, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-186, Part I.House floor actions
  19. Jul 2, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-186, Part I.Library of Congress
  20. Jun 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.House committee actions
  21. Jun 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  22. Jun 5, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.House committee actions
  23. Jun 5, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  24. Jun 3, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.House committee actions
  25. Apr 29, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.House committee actions
  26. Apr 29, 2025Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources.House floor actions
  27. Apr 29, 2025Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources.House floor actions
  28. Apr 29, 2025Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources.House floor actions
  29. Apr 29, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  30. Apr 29, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Sep 18, 2025 · HousePassed 224–203
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 217 yes, 0 noD 7 yes, 203 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Neal P. Dunn R-FL-2
  • John Joyce R-PA-13