Trump Asked GOP to Restore Pipeline Permit Provision in Tax Bill

May 20, 2025, 4:44 PM UTC

President Donald Trump asked House Republicans to restore a provision in their mega tax and spending bill that would expedite permits for pipelines, Rep. Bruce Westerman says in interview.

  • It was discussed during a meeting with the GOP caucus earlier Tuesday, he says
  • NOTE: Language in bill that would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authority over cross-border “certificate of crossing” permits for projects that cross into Canada or Mexico in exchange for a $50,000 fee, and a measure that would fast track fossil fuel and hydrogen pipelines for applicants for a $10 million fee or 1% of the project’s ...

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