S. 1932 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
North American Energy Security Act
S. 1932 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Nov 30, 2011, sponsored by Richard G. Lugar with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 30, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
North American Energy Security Act - Directs the President, acting through the Secretary of State, to grant a permit under Executive Order 13337 (relating to issuance of permits for certain energy-related facilities and land transportation crossings on the international boundaries of the United States) for the Keystone XL pipeline project application filed on September 19, 2008.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard G. Lugar (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 39 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 30, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245. (Dec 1, 2011)
Other Energy bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 470: Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2011
- H.R. 6582: American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act
- H.R. 4606: To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National…
- H.R. 49: American Energy Independence and Price Reduction Act
- S. 706: 3-D, Domestic Jobs, Domestic Energy, and Deficit Reduction Act of 2011
- H.R. 909: Roadmap for America's Energy Future
- H.R. 1380: New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2011
- H.R. 1756: National Oilheat Research Alliance Reauthorization Act of 2011
- S. 2041: A bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and…
- H.R. 3548: North American Energy Access Act
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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