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US HB7272
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Randy Weber
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AI Summary
- Secretary of Energy must establish a program for physical security and cybersecurity of natural gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities
- Program requires coordination policies among federal agencies, states, and energy sector stakeholders to ensure security, resiliency, and survivability of pipeline infrastructure
- Department of Energy will lead coordinated federal response and recovery efforts for physical and cyber incidents impacting the energy sector
- Development of voluntary advanced cybersecurity applications, pilot demonstration projects, and workforce development curricula for energy sector personnel
- Technical tools must be provided to help the energy sector voluntarily evaluate and improve physical security and cybersecurity capabilities; existing authorities of other federal agencies remain unchanged
Legislative Description
Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
Energy
Last Action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Subcommittee on Energy1/27/2026
Energy And Commerce1/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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