National Security Interstate Pipeline Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
What this bill does
This bill, the National Security Interstate Pipeline Act, aims to speed up the approval process for oil and natural gas pipelines deemed critical to the nation's security. If enacted, the President could designate specific interstate pipelines as "covered pipeline projects." The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) would then have exclusive authority over their approval, construction, expansion, and operation, acting as the lead federal agency. This would preempt state and local permitting requirements.
The bill's provisions would affect owners and operators of designated interstate pipelines, as well as landowners where these pipelines might be built. Certificate holders could acquire necessary property interests through negotiation or eminent domain, with specific rules on compensation. Federal and state agencies would face expedited timelines for required actions, with certain environmental reviews also subject to faster processes or potential waivers by the President if delays are deemed to compromise national security.
H.R. 9838 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, and has been referred to multiple committees: Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources. It has not yet advanced beyond the introduction stage in the 119th Congress.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9838 do?
- This bill, the National Security Interstate Pipeline Act, aims to speed up the approval process for oil and natural gas pipelines deemed critical to the nation's security. If enacted, the President could designate specific interstate pipelines as "covered pipeline projects." The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) would then have exclusive authority over their approval, construction, expansion, and operation, acting as the lead federal agency. This would preempt state and local permitting requirements. The bill's provisions would affect owners and operators of designated interstate pipelines, as well as landowners where these pipelines might be built. Certificate holders could acquire necessary property interests through negotiation or eminent domain, with specific rules on compensation. Federal and state agencies would face expedited timelines for required actions, with certain environmental reviews also subject to faster processes or potential waivers by the President if delays are deemed to compromise national security. H.R. 9838 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, and has been referred to multiple committees: Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources. It has not yet advanced beyond the introduction stage in the 119th Congress.
- Has H.R. 9838 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9838. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9838?
- H.R. 9838 was sponsored by Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] (R-CA), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9838?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. (22 Jul 2026).
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