HR 3948
Offshore Pipeline Safety Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:28 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Offshore Pipeline Safety Act, aims to improve the safety and environmental protection of offshore oil and gas pipelines. It requires the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to finalize and implement updated regulations, including more frequent pipeline inspections and leak detection systems. The bill also directs a study on decommissioning pipelines versus removal, establishes a fee for pipeline owners to fund decommissioning, and mandates ongoing monitoring of decommissioned pipelines to prevent hazards.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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