Summary

Stops the President from unilaterally revoking permits for cross‑border oil or natural gas pipelines and electric transmission lines. Any revocation of a Presidential permit or similar authorization for these border‑crossing facilities would only be allowed if Congress passes a law authorizing it. It clarifies key definitions like what counts as a “border‑crossing facility,” “natural gas,” and “oil,” ensuring the rule applies to the parts of pipelines or transmission lines that cross a U.S. international border.

Key Points

• Transfers revocation power for cross‑border energy permits from the President to Congress.
• Applies to oil and natural gas pipelines and electric transmission lines at international borders.
• Covers Presidential permits and similar authorizations issued under specified Executive Orders.
• Revocation is barred unless authorized by a new Act of Congress.
• Seeks to provide long‑term permitting certainty for cross‑border energy projects.
• Reduces executive branch flexibility to reverse course on previously issued permits.
• Does not change how permits are issued, only who can revoke them.
• Includes clear definitions to specify what facilities and fuels are covered.
• No new spending, taxes, or programs are created.
• Likely to affect U.S. energy trade with neighboring countries and border communities.

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