Senate Passes the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 to Boost Funding and Toughen Penalties for Leaks
The Pipeline Safety Act of 2025 has been approved by the Senate committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar and is actively moving forward. There are no further committee actions needed before the Senate can consider the bill.
This bill has already passed the Senate and covers essential safety programs that usually receive support from both parties.
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Small pipeline operators and municipal gas utilities face higher potential fines (up to $400,000 per violation, $4 million total) but also benefit from new grant programs for publicly owned systems. The $75 million per year in grants for municipal pipeline modernization could help smaller utilities that struggle to fund infrastructure upgrades, especially in communities with populations under 50,000 where the federal cost share can reach 80%.
“the Secretary may increase the grant share of the cost of the project under subparagraph (A) to not more than 80 percent”
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109-2121; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2109-2121)
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee passed the PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 by voice vote. The bipartisan bill reauthorizes PHMSA through 2030 and directs the agency to address key safety challenges, including new standards for hydrogen and carbon dioxide pipelines.
A bipartisan group of senators introduced the Pipeline Safety Act of 2025 to strengthen federal oversight of oil, gas, and CO2 pipelines. While industry groups support the $1.65 billion funding, environmental advocates warn of 'glaring safety gaps' regarding carbon dioxide transport safeguards.
The Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025, reauthorizing the PHMSA program for five years. The measure mandates updated rules for new materials and technologies, strengthens inspections, and expands safety education for local communities.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025
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