S. 2041 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
A bill to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight.
S. 2041 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 30, 2012, sponsored by John Hoeven with 45 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
- Jan 30, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities for the import of crude oil and other hydrocarbons at the United States-Canada Border at Phillips County, Montana, in accordance with a certain application filed with the Department of State on September 19, 2008.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Hoeven (R-ND). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 43 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2012
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S366-367) (Feb 7, 2012)
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. 1932: North American Energy Security Act
- 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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