Julie Fedorchak

09/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/18/2025 15:35

Fedorchak bill to streamline cross-border energy projects passes U.S. House

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3062, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act, legislation to enhance North American energy collaboration by streamlining the permitting process for projects that connect U.S. energy resources with international markets. The billpassed the House with a bipartisan vote of 224-203 and now heads to the Senate.

"The Keystone XL pipeline should have never been cancelled. Yet on his first day in office, President Biden used the stroke of a pen to shut it down," Fedorchak said. "By passing my legislation, the House has taken a critical step to end years of regulatory uncertainty and partisan games that have delayed energy infrastructure projects, crushed good-paying jobs, and undermined America's energy security."

"Today's passage of H.R. 3062, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 1047 reflects the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's relentless work to secure American energy dominance. These bills streamline the permitting process for critical cross-border energy projects, restore expert advisory input from the coal industry that the Biden-Harris Administration eliminated, and ensure that electricity grid operators have the tools they need to secure the reliability of the bulk power system. With rising energy demand and growing threats to grid reliability, House Republicans are ensuring the U.S. has the tools to deliver affordable, abundant, and reliable energy," said Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Guthrie. "Thank you to Congresswoman Fedorchak, Congressman Rulli, and Congressman Balderson for their tireless work to strengthen our grid and power our communities." 

"Modernizing the cross-border permitting process will unleash North American energy," said Western Caucus Chairman LaMalfa. "By standardizing the permitting process for the import and export of oil, natural gas and electricity transmission, H.R. 3062 will strengthen trade in the more than $1 trillion North American energy market. These reforms will also protect energy projects from interference, such as President Biden's cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline. I appreciate Representative Fedorchak for leading this legislation to increase access to affordable and reliable energy for American families and boost rural economies."

Background on the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act:

Under current law, the permitting process for cross-border oil, gas, and electricity projects involves a mix of presidential permits, agency-specific procedures, and executive discretion, which has led to regulatory uncertainty, project delays, and in some cases, permit revocations-such as the Keystone XL pipeline.

The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act addresses these challenges by establishing a streamlined and transparent approach for the approval of facilities managing the import and export of oil, natural gas, and electricity transmission.

Key aspects of the bill include:

  • Certificate of Crossing: Presidential permitting has been politicized and arbitrarily applied, as evidenced by the Biden administration's mistreatment of the Keystone XL pipeline. Under this bill, anyone constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a border-crossing facility for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity between the U.S. and Canada or Mexico would be able to obtain a streamlined Certificate of Crossing through either FERC or DOE, rather than through the State Department and President.

  • Agency Oversight: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will oversee applications for oil and natural gas pipelines, while the Department of Energy (DOE) will manage applications for electric transmission facilities.

  • Deadline Compliance: FERC and DOE are required to meet specific deadlines for issuing certificates and approving applications for oil, natural gas, and electricity importation or exportation.

  • Congressional Approval Requirement: Requires the President to receive Congressional approval before revoking any previously issued permits under executive orders related to the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines, electric transmission facilities, or any other border-crossing energy infrastructure.

By creating a consistent statutory framework, the bill provides regulatory certainty for energy developers, protects critical infrastructure from political reversals, and strengthens the United States' energy partnerships with Canada and Mexico. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced the companion legislation in the Senate.

Organizations supporting the bill include:

  • America First Policy Institute

  • American Council of Engineering Companies

  • American Petroleum Institute

  • Americans for Prosperity

  • Edison Electric Institute (EEI)

  • Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)

  • National Electrical Contractors Association

  • National Taxpayers Union

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