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Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

12/18/2025, 12:41 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3668

The bill titled "To promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 3668 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on June 2, 2025. The bill aims to enhance interagency coordination for the review of specific authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and includes provisions related to this coordination as well as other purposes outlined within the bill.

Congressional Summary of HR 3668

Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

This bill expedites the environmental review of certain natural gas pipeline projects or liquefied natural gas (LNG) import or export terminals for authorizations under the Natural Gas Act.

Specifically, the bill makes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the only lead agency for the purpose of coordinating the environmental review of such projects under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Thus, agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review.

FERC must invite certain federal, state, local, or tribal governmental agencies to participate in the review process for an authorization and designate the applicable governments as participating agencies by deadlines established by the bill. In addition, FERC must consult with the Transportation Security Administration regarding various pipeline security measures.

The bill prohibits FERC from establishing a deadline for authorizing a project that is more than 90 days after the completion of the NEPA review. It also requires concurrent reviews when multiple federal or state agencies are involved.

Applicants for projects do not have to obtain a water quality certification from states under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. FERC must coordinate its NEPA review with states where a potential discharge into navigable waters may occur.

If a federal or state agency requires an applicant for a pipeline authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that is submitted.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3668

Bill HR 3668 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 15, 2025. Bill HR 3668 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 2, 2025.  Bill HR 3668's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of December 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3668

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3668

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3668

To promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes.
To promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3668

Richard Hudson
Richard Hudson
North CarolinaRepublican
Troy Balderson
Troy Balderson
OhioRepublican
Neal P. Dunn
Neal P. Dunn
FloridaRepublican
Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
New YorkRepublican

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