A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
The Pipeline Security Act aims to amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. It establishes the Transportation Security Administration's responsibility for securing pipeline transportation and facilities against cybersecurity threats, terrorism, and other security threats. The Administrator is tasked with developing guidelines, issuing security directives, and inspecting pipeline facilities. This includes assessing security policies and ranking security risks. Additionally, the Administrator must develop a personnel strategy and engage with industry stakeholders.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill codifies TSA responsibility for securing pipelines against cybersecurity threats and establishes guidelines for critical infrastructure protection.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires biennial reports to Congressional committees regarding pipeline security activities.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Enhanced security of pipelines helps mitigate risks of disruptions to critical energy and resource supplies.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill mandates new security directives, inspections, and compliance requirements for pipeline owners and operators.
- Scored -1
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill imposes new regulatory oversight and potential costs on pipeline infrastructure operators.
- Scored -1
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill increases regulatory and inspection burdens on pipeline owners and operators.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced security against various threats: The bill assigns the Transportation Security Administration the responsibility for securing pipeline transportation and facilities against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other security threats (Section 2(a)).
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Development of security guidelines: The Administrator is required to develop and update guidelines to improve the security of pipeline transportation and facilities (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Information sharing: The bill allows for the sharing of guidelines, security directives, regulations, and intelligence regarding security threats with various entities and stakeholders (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Risk assessment and inspection: The Administrator is tasked with identifying and ranking relative security risks, as well as inspecting pipeline transportation and facilities (Section 2(b)(4)-(6)).
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Stakeholder engagement: The Administrator is required to convene at least one industry day to engage with relevant pipeline stakeholders (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased regulatory requirements: The Administrator has the authority to promulgate additional security directives or regulations as deemed necessary to secure pipelines (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Increased oversight of operations: The Administrator is authorized to assess and inspect the implementation of guidelines, including security policies, plans, practices, and training programs maintained by owners and operators (Section 2(b)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill codifies TSA responsibility for securing pipelines against cybersecurity threats and establishes guidelines for critical infrastructure protection.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires biennial reports to Congressional committees regarding pipeline security activities.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — Enhanced security of pipelines helps mitigate risks of disruptions to critical energy and resource supplies. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill mandates new security directives, inspections, and compliance requirements for pipeline owners and operators.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill focuses on strengthening the cybersecurity of essential industrial data and systems.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill imposes new regulatory oversight and potential costs on pipeline infrastructure operators.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill enhances the security of critical infrastructure against terrorism and other nefarious acts.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill requires the development of a personnel strategy to expand cybersecurity expertise within the TSA. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill increases regulatory and inspection burdens on pipeline owners and operators.
- 11/12/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-376.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.
- 9/3/2025
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
- 8/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Carlos GimenezRepublican · Florida
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California