Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL Pipeline project.
Highlights:
Authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities described in the application filed on May 4, 2012, including any revision to the pipeline route within the State of Nebraska (Sec. 2).
Specifies that federal permits or authorizations issued for the pipeline and cross-border facilities before the date of enactment of this act shall remain in effect (Sec. 2).