Congress Passes the Keystone XL Pipeline Bill, Sends Bipartisan Bill to President Obama’s Desk

WASHINGTON, DC—The House of Representatives concurred with the Senate’s changes to the Keystone XL Pipeline legislation on Wednesday and sent the bill to President Obama’s desk where it awaits an uncertain fate. While the legislation received bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, President Obama has threatened to veto the widely popular jobs bill. Even though the legislation is expected to create thousands of jobs and make the United States more energy secure, President Obama has stated that he opposes the measure because it circumvents the normal bureaucratic approval process.

 

“It’s taken longer for the Administration to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline than it took America to win WWII,” said Congressman Jeff Duncan. “The Keystone XL Pipeline creates jobs, lessens our dependence on Middle Eastern sources of oil, doesn’t cost the taxpayers, and has strong bipartisan support. This is a perfect example of how both parties can set aside their differences and come together for the good of the nation, and yet President Obama appears willing to ruin progress.”