HR 5537
Pipeline Accountability Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:37 AM
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Bill overview
The Pipeline Accountability Act of 2025 aims to improve the safety and environmental protections surrounding pipeline operations in the United States. It proposes establishing an Office of Public Engagement within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to enhance public engagement and transparency. The bill also introduces several key provisions, including cost-benefit analyses for safety standards, technical safety standards committees with stricter requirements, and enhanced regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines. Furthermore, it addresses issues like rupture mitigation, incident reporting, and the potential blending of hydrogen into natural gas systems, while prohibiting the transport of hydrogen without specific Congressional authorization.
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