H.R. 1587, the Protecting International Pipelines for Energy Security Act, would prohibit the President from canceling permits for oil, natural gas, or electric transmission pipelines that cross U.S. international borders unless Congress specifically approves the revocation. The bill applies to permits issued under various executive orders dating back decades and covers the entire pipeline, with particular focus on the portion that actually crosses the border. This legislation would essentially lock in existing cross-border energy infrastructure permits and remove a key tool presidents have historically used to cancel projects like the Keystone XL pipeline. The bill contains no funding provisions or implementation timeline and was introduced in February 2025 by House members from Michigan and Wisconsin, with referral to the Transportation, Energy, and Natural Resources committees.
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