House Resolution No. [insert number] expresses support for President Trump's policies aimed at enhancing the nation's energy infrastructure and security, specifically highlighting the emergency permitting for the Enbridge Line 5 project. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, which has been operational since 1953 and is crucial for supplying a significant portion of Michigan's propane needs. It also mentions Enbridge's proposal to construct a new tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac to replace the existing pipeline, amidst legal challenges from Michigan's Attorney General seeking to shut down the project.
The resolution notes that President Trump issued an executive order on January 20, 2025, declaring a national energy emergency and directing federal agencies to expedite energy infrastructure projects. In response, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has included the Enbridge tunnel project among those eligible for emergency permits. The resolution concludes by calling for copies to be sent to key federal officials, including the President and members of the Michigan congressional delegation, to communicate the House's support for these energy initiatives.