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AR 28

Urges federal government to approve construction of oil and natural gas pipelines within United States, including those that have been shut down or have had approval denied.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Auth and 14 co-sponsors

Urges the federal government to approve and advance the construction of oil and natural gas pipelines within the United States, including previously shut down or denied projects.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
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Bill Summary · AR 28

Overview

AR 28 (Session 222, New Jersey) is a non-binding House Joint/Assembly Resolution that urges the federal government to approve the construction of oil and natural gas pipelines within the United States, including pipelines that have been shut down or previously denied approval.

Purpose and intent

  • Advocate for greater U.S. energy independence and national security through expanded pipeline infrastructure.
  • Argue that pipelines are a safer and more environmentally preferable method of transporting oil and gas compared to rail or truck transport.
  • Emphasize geopolitical and economic considerations, including reducing reliance on energy from the Middle East, Russia, and Venezuela.
  • Highlight historical context around specific projects (notably Keystone XL and Nord Stream 2) to illustrate U.S. energy policy aims and global impacts.

Key provisions and changes the bill would make

  • Section 1: The General Assembly urges the federal government to take action to approve the construction of oil and natural gas pipelines within the United States, including approving pipelines that have been shut down or disapproved.
  • Section 2: Mechanically, the resolution requires transmission of copies of the resolution to federal leaders (President, Vice President, Senate Majority/Minority Leaders, House Speaker/Minority Leader), the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, and every New Jersey member of Congress.
  • The accompanying statement reiterates arguments in favor of domestic pipeline construction, cites potential energy independence benefits, job creation, and lower gasoline costs, and references Keystone XL and Nord Stream 2 as contextual examples.

Who or what would be affected

  • Federal energy policy and regulatory decisions related to oil and natural gas pipelines within the United States.
  • Prospective or existing pipeline projects, including those previously shut down or denied approvals (the resolution calls for reconsideration or approval at the federal level).
  • New Jersey’s congressional delegation and federal agencies, whom the resolution requests to respond or engage with on this matter.
  • Indirectly, energy markets, supply stability, and pricing dynamics if such pipelines were approved and constructed.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced on January 13, 2026.
  • Referred to the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee (as of introduction history).
  • Being a resolution, it does not have the force of law but signals the General Assembly’s position and urges federal action.

Notable details

  • The bill cites specific potential benefits: energy independence, national security, reduced reliance on volatile international partners, lower oil prices, job creation, and environmental safety advantages of pipelines over rail/truck transport.
  • References to Keystone XL (presidential permit issued by Trump, revoked by Biden) and Nord Stream 2 illustrate the bill’s framing around U.S. energy policy and geopolitics.
  • The bill is sponsored by multiple Assembly members (with a broad list of co-sponsors) and includes a statement outlining the rationale.

Summary

AR 28 is a New Jersey Assembly resolution urging the federal government to approve and advance the construction of oil and natural gas pipelines within the United States, including pipelines previously shut down or denied. It frames pipelines as critical for energy independence, national security, economic benefits, and environmental safety compared with alternative transport methods. While it does not modify law, it directs federal officials and New Jersey’s congressional delegation to consider and act on such approvals.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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