Up North Live: New legislation aims to protect Michigan's Line 5 pipeline and maintain low-cost energy

Three Michigan lawmakers are working to keep Line 5 open in an effort, they say, to provide low-cost energy to Michigan residents.

Legislation was introduced Tuesday by Congressman John Moolenaar (R-2nd District) and Representative Tim Walberg (R-5th District) and Jack Bergman (R-1st District).

Moolenaar said the Line 5 Act would prevent future administrations from shutting down the international pipeline.

You can read the full Line 5 Act HERE.

"Line 5 is a vital source of energy for Michigan families. Unfortunately, the previous administration did not recognize its value to our state and fought to shut down the pipeline with bureaucratic red tape. Thankfully, the Trump administration has worked to ensure Line 5 remains open to serve Michigan residents. The Line 5 Act is a commonsense, two-page bill, which will stop future administrations from reversing the progress made by President Trump's administration on Line 5, so Michigan families can count on it to affordably heat their homes," said Congressman Moolenaar.

“Michiganders rely on Line 5 for a safe, secure, and reliable supply of energy to heat their homes and power our local economy,” said Rep. Walberg. “While the Trump administration has shown its steadfast dedication to securing American energy reliability, it is vital that we prevent future presidents from shutting down this safe and essential pipeline. Energy security is national security, and we must protect our critical energy infrastructure.”

"Line 5 is critical to Michigan families and our way of life. No president, regardless of their party - should have the power to shut it down with the stroke of a pen. Line 5 keeps energy affordable, supports thousands of Michigan jobs, and helps fuel our economy. This bill is about putting common sense and stability ahead of political agendas," said Rep. Bergman.