Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act
3/18/2025, 2:23 PMSummary of Bill HR 1587
Bill 119 HR 1587, also known as the "Presidential Permits Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the President from revoking Presidential permits that are related to cross-border energy facilities. This bill specifically targets the authority of the President to revoke permits for projects such as pipelines and other energy infrastructure that cross international borders.The bill seeks to ensure that once a Presidential permit is granted for a cross-border energy facility, it cannot be arbitrarily revoked by the President. This is intended to provide stability and certainty for energy projects that have already received approval and have made significant investments based on that approval.
Supporters of the bill argue that revoking Presidential permits for energy projects can have negative economic consequences, including job losses and disruptions to energy supply chains. By prohibiting the President from revoking these permits, the bill aims to protect the investments and jobs associated with these projects. Opponents of the bill may argue that it limits the President's authority to make decisions in the best interest of the country, particularly in cases where there are environmental or national security concerns related to a specific energy project. They may also argue that the bill prioritizes the interests of energy companies over the broader public interest. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1587 is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between economic development and environmental protection in the context of cross-border energy projects.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1587
Bill HR 1587 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill HR 1587 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2025. Bill HR 1587's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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. as of February 25, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1587
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1587
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1587
To prohibit the President from revoking Presidential permits relating to cross-border energy facilities.To prohibit the President from revoking Presidential permits relating to cross-border energy facilities.Comments
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