The House has passed legislation to accelerate federal approval of permits for natural-gas pipeline projects. However, the Senate is unlikely to clear the measure.

该法案于11月21日批准252-165，将为联邦能源监管委员会提供12个月的批准或拒绝项目。18luck官网

Although 26 House Democrats voted for the measure, it appears to be dead on arrival in the Senate. Further, President Obama has threatened a veto.

该法案的支持者，包括其首席赞助商Mike Pompeo（R-Kan。），表示将加快对管道项目的认可。18luck官网

但是反对者认为，由于没有足够的时间进行环境审查，因此实际上将减少批准的项目数量。18luck官网