Update the judicial-review process for challenges to certain natural gas pipeline projects.

It also updates the judicial review process for challenging certain projects.

The proposal would revise judicial review procedures for legal challenges to specified pipeline projects.

Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reforms Proposed by GOP Senator
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Senator Tom Cotton said he "today introduced legislation to streamline natural gas pipeline projects" and that the bill would "establish a fast, exclusive, and consolidated judicial review process for challenges" to certain energy infrastructure projects. The release says the bill text was available and summarizes provisions for interstate natural gas pipelines.

Cotton introduced a bill in 2026 that directly sought to update judicial review for certain natural gas pipeline projects, matching the promise’s subject matter.

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Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Energy Costs for Arkansans
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GovInfo lists S. 4300 as the "Jurisdictional Oversight and Adjudication for Natural Gas Act," with last action date April 15, 2026. The action states: "Mr. Cotton introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources."

The bill was introduced and referred to committee, showing concrete legislative effort but no enacted change to the judicial-review process by the recorded action date.

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S. 4300 - Jurisdictional Oversight and Adjudication for Natural Gas Act
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