MO HCR6

Missouri General Assembly expresses support for continued and increased importation of Canadian oil sands to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil from outside North America

Urges Congress to ask the U.S. Secretary of State to approve the TransCanada Keystone Coast Expansion pipeline project, which had been awaiting a presidential permit since 2008

Cites national security concerns, noting the U.S. depends on foreign imports for more than half of petroleum usage and Canada has the second-largest oil reserves after Saudi Arabia

Notes Canada sends more than 99% of its oil exports to the United States, primarily to Midwestern refineries, providing greater supply reliability

Directs the Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to all members of Missouri's Congressional delegation