By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/senate-approves-bipartisan-bill-build-keystone-oil-pipeline Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Senate introduces bipartisan bill to build Keystone oil pipeline Politics May 1, 2014 12:52 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Senate supporters of the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline have introduced legislation authorizing its immediate construction and say they expect the measure will come to a vote in the coming days. The legislation was introduced by Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Republican Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota. In a statement, they said it has the support of all 45 Senate Republicans and 10 Democrats. #KeystoneXL will create 42k jobs, $7B in econ. activity & build USA as energy powerhouse. My bill w/ @SenJohnHoeven will authorize #KXL NOW — Senator Landrieu (@SenLandrieu) May 1, 2014 The legislation is the latest response in Congress to the Obama administration’s recent announcement that it was delaying a decision on the pipeline indefinitely, citing a Nebraska court case relating to the project. The House has voted previously to approve construction of the pipeline, which would carry oil from Canada to the United States, where it eventually would reach Gulf Coast states. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Senate supporters of the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline have introduced legislation authorizing its immediate construction and say they expect the measure will come to a vote in the coming days. The legislation was introduced by Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana and Republican Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota. In a statement, they said it has the support of all 45 Senate Republicans and 10 Democrats. #KeystoneXL will create 42k jobs, $7B in econ. activity & build USA as energy powerhouse. My bill w/ @SenJohnHoeven will authorize #KXL NOW — Senator Landrieu (@SenLandrieu) May 1, 2014 The legislation is the latest response in Congress to the Obama administration’s recent announcement that it was delaying a decision on the pipeline indefinitely, citing a Nebraska court case relating to the project. The House has voted previously to approve construction of the pipeline, which would carry oil from Canada to the United States, where it eventually would reach Gulf Coast states. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now