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House Passes Pipeline Act, Streamlining Environmental Reviews

12/13/2025

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On December 12, 2025, the U.S. House passed the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act by a 213-184 vote.
The act designates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the lead agency.
It allows FERC to consider water quality in environmental reviews without waiting for state certifications.
The Senate is pursuing related reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act.

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Story summary

On December 12, 2025, the U.S. House passed the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act by a 213-184 vote.
The act designates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the lead agency.
It allows FERC to consider water quality in environmental reviews without waiting for state certifications.
The Senate is pursuing related reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act.