Unleashing American Pipelines Act

This bill changes the Natural Gas Act to limit who can sue over federal approval of a natural gas pipeline certificate and when. Lawsuits would only be allowed under federal administrative law, must be filed within 180 days of the approval, and could only be brought by the applicant or by a person who has suffered or is likely to soon suffer direct and irreparable economic harm. An association could sue for its members only if every member has suffered or is likely to suffer that harm. Courts would set aside agency findings unless supported by clear and convincing evidence, and the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals would have sole jurisdiction over claims that an agency acted beyond its legal authority.

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Sponsors

• Laurel M. Lee Republican sponsor
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