To authorize the issuance of right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines in Glacier National Park, and for other purposes.
Latest action. Became public lawWhat a bill becomes when enacted, numbered by Congress and order of enactment: Public Law 119-4 is the 4th law of the 119th Congress.Read the full definition (opens a new tab) No: 112-268.
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 26, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipelines (including all appurtenances used in their operation) that, as of March 1, 2012, are within the boundary of Glacier National Park in Montana.
Specifies that each such permit shall be: (1) issued as a right-of-way renewal, (2) for a width of not more than 25 feet on either side of the centerline of the pipeline, and (3) subject to any terms and conditions that are determined by the Secretary to be necessary.
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Where is it in the process, and what happens next?
This bill has been enacted. It is law.
The record's latest action, on January 14, 2013: Became Public Law No: 112-268.
Has anyone actually voted on it?
No. No roll call in this Congress cites this measure. That is the ordinary outcome: most measures never reach a recorded floor vote, and a committee ends most of them simply by not acting.
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Who is behind it?
DENNY REHBERG (R-MT) introduced it on April 24, 2012. No cosponsors are recorded.
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Vote history
- HousePassed
- SenatePassed
- PresidentSigned into law