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H.R. 3668 · 119th Congress

Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

Passed HouseEnergy
IntroducedJun 2, 2025
Passed HouseDec 12, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Dec 15, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The House passed it 213–184. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 3668 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Dec 15, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Promoting interagency coordination for review of natural gas pipelines
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    What it does

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    Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

    This bill expedites the environmental review of certain natural gas pipeline projects or liquefied natural gas (LNG) import or export terminals for authorizations under the Natural Gas Act.

    Specifically, the bill makes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the only lead agency for the purpose of coordinating the environmental review of such projects under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Thus, agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review.

    FERC must invite certain federal, state, local, or tribal governmental agencies to participate in the review process for an authorization and designate the applicable governments as participating agencies by deadlines established by the bill. In addition, FERC must consult with the Transportation Security Administration regarding various pipeline security measures.

    The bill prohibits FERC from establishing a deadline for authorizing a project that is more than 90 days after the completion of the NEPA review. It also requires concurrent reviews when multiple federal or state agencies are involved.

    Applicants for projects do not have to obtain a water quality certification from states under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. FERC must coordinate its NEPA review with states where a potential discharge into navigable waters may occur.

    If a federal or state agency requires an applicant for a pipeline authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that is submitted.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Sep 15, 2025).

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    What has happened

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    1. Dec 15, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
    2. Dec 12, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Dec 12, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 184 (Roll no. 334). (text: CR H5814-5816) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Dec 12, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 184 (Roll no. 334). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Dec 12, 2025On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 204 (Roll no. 333). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    6. Dec 12, 2025The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
    7. Dec 12, 2025Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H5820)House floor actions
    8. Dec 12, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    9. Dec 12, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3668.House floor actions
    10. Dec 12, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.House floor actions
    11. Dec 12, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5814-5822)House floor actions
    12. Dec 9, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.House floor actions
    13. Nov 25, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-297, Part II.House floor actions
    14. Nov 25, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-297, Part II.Library of Congress
    15. Sep 15, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.House floor actions
    16. Sep 15, 2025Committee on Transportation discharged.House floor actions
    17. Sep 15, 2025Committee on Transportation discharged.Library of Congress
    18. Sep 15, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-297, Part I.House floor actions
    19. Sep 15, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-297, Part I.Library of Congress
    20. Jun 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 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 by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.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. Jun 2, 2025Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
    26. Jun 2, 2025Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
    27. Jun 2, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    28. Jun 2, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Dec 12, 2025 · HousePassed 213–184
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 206 yes, 2 noD 7 yes, 182 noEach member · Record
    1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
    1. Dec 12, 2025 · HouseFailed 194–204
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra no, Ashley Hinson no, Mariannette Miller-Meeks no, Zachary Nunn no
      On Motion to Recommit · needed a majority
      R 0 yes, 204 noD 194 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Troy Balderson R-OH-12
    • Neal P. Dunn R-FL-2
    • Michael Lawler R-NY-17