Replaces presidential permits for cross-border oil, natural gas, and electricity facilities with a federal certificate of crossing process, and sets a 30-day deadline for approving natural gas trade applications with Canada and Mexico.

• Requires a certificate of crossing from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for oil and gas pipelines, or from the Energy Secretary for electric lines, issued within 120 days after environmental review unless the agency finds the facility is not in the public interest.
• Removes the presidential permit requirement for these facilities and bars the President from revoking existing permits unless authorized by an Act of Congress.
• Requires the Commission to grant natural gas import or export applications with Canada or Mexico within 30 days of receiving a complete application.
• Repeals the Federal Power Act requirement to obtain a federal order before exporting electricity to Canada or Mexico.
• Takes effect one year after enactment, with rulemaking notices due within 180 days and final rules due within one year.

• Natural Resources Committee (House)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (House)
• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
• Energy and Commerce Committee (House)
• Energy Subcommittee
• Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Senate)

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