# What This Bill Actually Does

This bill is basically Congress saying "we don't like that you canceled the Keystone XL pipeline." It's not a law that changes anything or forces any action—it's more like an official complaint or statement of disapproval. President Biden canceled the pipeline permit when he took office in January 2021, and this bill, introduced in 2023, is lawmakers expressing their disagreement with that decision.

To understand what's actually at stake here: the Keystone XL pipeline was supposed to carry crude oil from Canada through the United States to refineries in Texas. The original permit was approved in 2019, but Biden revoked it as part of his climate and energy policies. Some lawmakers believe canceling the pipeline hurt job opportunities and energy independence, while supporters of the cancellation argue it protects the environment and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. This bill represents the first group's frustration with the decision.

The practical reality is that this bill doesn't actually do anything binding. It's a concurrent resolution, which means it's a statement of Congress's position but doesn't have the force of law. It can't force the pipeline to be built or require the president to reconsider. However, it does serve as a political signal—showing which lawmakers oppose the president's energy policies and potentially laying groundwork for future legislative efforts to challenge similar decisions. For everyday people, the real question is whether you care about pipeline development, job creation in energy infrastructure, or environmental protection—because that's what this disagreement is really about.

Expressing disapproval of the revocation by President Biden of the Presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.

Lesko, Debbie

 <p>This concurrent resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the revocation of the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. The permit authorized the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline facilities in Phillips County, Montana, for the import of oil from Canada to the United States. </p>