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US HB8050
Bill
Status
3/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chrissy Houlahan
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AI Summary
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Owners and operators of gas distribution pipeline facilities must assess their systems for the presence of Aldyl-A polyethylene piping within 3 years of enactment
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Operators must report estimated total pipeline mileage identified as Aldyl-A polyethylene to the Secretary within 3 years, though excavation activities cannot be required for the assessment
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Amends state pipeline safety program certification requirements (49 U.S.C. 60105) to include "pipelines constructed of historic plastics with known safety issues" alongside cast iron and bare steel pipelines
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Expands distribution integrity management program risk evaluations (49 U.S.C. 60109) to cover pipes made of cast iron, unprotected steel, wrought iron, and historic plastics with known safety issues
Legislative Description
Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act
Transportation and public works
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
3/24/2026