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Introduced
06/17/2025
06/17/2025
In Committee
06/17/2025
06/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the President or any designee from violating The Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada Concerning Transit Pipelines, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Line 5 Act, prohibits the President of the United States or any presidential designee from violating the 1977 Agreement between the United States and Canada Concerning Transit Pipelines. The bill specifically prevents any executive branch actions that would breach the terms of this international agreement, which was originally signed in Washington on January 28, 1977 and is officially designated as TIAS (Treaty and International Act Series) 8720. By including the phrase "notwithstanding any other provision of law," the bill emphasizes that this prohibition takes precedence over potentially conflicting existing laws, ensuring strict adherence to the bilateral pipeline transit agreement between the two North American countries.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 06/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4043/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4043/BILLS-119hr4043ih.pdf |
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