National Security Interstate Pipeline Act

Sponsor: Ken Calvert (Republican-CA)July 22, 2026

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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.

Lets the President fast-track oil and gas pipelines deemed vital for national security.

This bill would let the President fast-track approval for oil and gas pipelines important for national security. Federal regulators would get the only say on these projects, overriding state and local rules. This could lead to quicker building, but also less local control and possible waivers of environmental laws.

What Would Change

Today, new interstate oil and natural gas pipelines go through many federal, state, and local approval steps, which can cause delays. This bill would let the President name certain pipelines as critical for national security. Federal regulators would then get the only power to approve them. They would have strict deadlines: 180 days for federal agencies and 60 days for state, local, or Tribal agencies. This would override local laws and could allow environmental protections to be set aside.

Key Provisions

Lets the President designate certain oil and gas pipelines as critical for national security, fast-tracking their approval.
Gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive power to approve or deny these national security pipelines, overriding state and local rules.
Requires federal agencies to approve or deny pipeline permits within 180 days, and state, local, or Tribal agencies within 60 days, or the permits would be automatically approved.
Allows pipeline companies to use eminent domain to acquire land for these projects, with specific rules for fair payment to landowners.
Lets the President waive major environmental laws like the Clean Air Act or Endangered Species Act for these pipelines if it prevents unacceptable delays.

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National Security Interstate Pipeline Act

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