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US SB2975

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ted Cruz

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Reauthorizes pipeline safety programs through fiscal year 2029 and increases funding for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

  • Strengthens inspection and enforcement requirements for natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines, including enhanced leak detection and repair standards

  • Expands protections for pipeline safety whistleblowers and increases civil penalties for safety violations

  • Requires updated safety standards for aging pipeline infrastructure and mandates risk assessments for pipelines in high-consequence areas

  • Improves emergency response coordination between pipeline operators, federal agencies, and state/local authorities following pipeline incidents

Legislative Description

PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nation's Energy to assure Safety Act of 2025

Transportation and public works

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 331.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Science, And Transportation10/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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