Smith Statement on President Trump’s Executive Action on Keystone XL

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after President Trump signed an executive order to advance the Keystone XL pipeline.

“The Obama administration put Keystone XL on hold for years for political reasons, despite bipartisan support for the project and its own State Department determining it to be safe,” Smith said. “As the need for reliable energy sources grows, I prefer moving more oil safely through dedicated pipelines rather than increasing surface transport demand on existing infrastructure.

“A large majority of Nebraskans want to see Keystone XL completed, knowing we need long-term solutions for affordable energy. I am pleased President Trump is acting right away to encourage private investment in our infrastructure and move this project forward.”