Unleashing American Pipelines Act
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Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
What this bill does
The Unleashing American Pipelines Act, H.R. 10500, would amend the Natural Gas Act. Specifically, it would change the rules for judicial review of applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity, which are needed for pipeline projects. The bill limits who can bring a legal claim against the approval of such an application and sets a deadline for filing these claims.
Under this bill, only the applicant or a person who can show they are suffering or will imminently suffer direct and irreparable economic harm from the approval can file a lawsuit. Associations can only sue on behalf of their members if each member meets this harm requirement. The bill also modifies the standard of review for courts, requiring them to find agency actions unlawful if not supported by "clear and convincing evidence" instead of the usual "substantial evidence" in certain cases.
Additionally, the bill designates the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit as having original and exclusive jurisdiction over claims that an agency action related to these applications exceeds the authority granted by federal law. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10500 do?
- The Unleashing American Pipelines Act, H.R. 10500, would amend the Natural Gas Act. Specifically, it would change the rules for judicial review of applications for certificates of public convenience and necessity, which are needed for pipeline projects. The bill limits who can bring a legal claim against the approval of such an application and sets a deadline for filing these claims. Under this bill, only the applicant or a person who can show they are suffering or will imminently suffer direct and irreparable economic harm from the approval can file a lawsuit. Associations can only sue on behalf of their members if each member meets this harm requirement. The bill also modifies the standard of review for courts, requiring them to find agency actions unlawful if not supported by "clear and convincing evidence" instead of the usual "substantial evidence" in certain cases. Additionally, the bill designates the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit as having original and exclusive jurisdiction over claims that an agency action related to these applications exceeds the authority granted by federal law. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary.
- Has H.R. 10500 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10500. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10500?
- H.R. 10500 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10500?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. (17 Sep 2026).
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