American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 21
- Latest action
- Jun 24, 2026
What it does
The American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 would streamline federal permitting for natural gas pipelines by designating the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as the sole lead agency for environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act, requiring early coordination with participating agencies and setting strict timelines for review and authorization. It would eliminate the need for state water quality certifications under the Clean Water Act for such projects, while allowing states to propose conditions that the Commission may include only if supported by clear and convincing evidence of compliance with water quality standards. The bill also mandates…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.