
US House Bill Speeds Up Natural Gas Pipeline Permits, Promising Faster Energy Access and Economic Growth
December 15, 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a pivotal step in reshaping the permitting process for interstate natural gas pipelines. By passing the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act, the House aims to expedite the federal permitting process, designating the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the lead agency. 