A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The PIPES Act of 2025 provides funding and updates safety rules for gas, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipeline transportation. It authorizes specific yearly appropriations for pipeline safety programs, grants, and operational expenses through fiscal year 2029. The bill establishes new grant programs for updating community-owned natural gas infrastructure and creates a confidential voluntary information-sharing system to improve safety practices. Additionally, it mandates several studies and reports on topics like pipeline integrity management, geohazards, hydrogen blending, and emergency alerts. The legislation also adjusts civil penalties and requires regulatory updates for various pipeline safety mandates.
Yes· 3 of 20
- Scored +5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill specifically includes provisions for Tribal governments to access safety grants for infrastructure.
- Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill explicitly includes assessing communication needs for individuals with access and functional needs.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill enhances safety standards for carbon dioxide pipelines and provides grants to replace leaking natural gas infrastructure.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill increases civil and criminal penalties for pipeline operators and those who disrupt infrastructure.
- Scored -1
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The bill's study on pipeline failures notes potential increases in energy costs to households.
- Scored -1
Does this make housing cost less?
The study on pipeline failure costs notes that shutdowns could increase energy costs for households.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(i): This provision establishes the Safe Energy for Communities Updating and Replacing Infrastructure for Natural Gas Systems grants. This could help municipal and Tribal utilities repair or replace high-risk or leaking pipelines, which may lower the risk of accidents and improve energy safety for the public.
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Section 10: This section renames Community Liaison Services to the Office of Public Engagement. This change aims to better inform the public about safety regulations, raise awareness of best practices, and assist people with pipeline safety inquiries.
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Section 18: This provision updates excavation damage prevention programs by setting leading practices for State one-call programs. Implementing these practices could reduce common excavation damage incidents that threaten public safety and utility operations.
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Section 24: This section creates a confidential voluntary information-sharing system to gather and analyze pipeline safety data in a non-punitive context. Sharing lessons learned and safety risks across the industry could help prevent future pipeline failures and protect communities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 32: This provision places a temporary restriction on reconfirming maximum allowable operating pressures for certain previously tested natural gas transmission lines until a working group report and subsequent rulemaking are completed. This delay in pressure reconfirmation requirements could potentially postpone safety verifications on older pipeline infrastructure.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically includes provisions for Tribal governments to access safety grants for infrastructure. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes assessing communication needs for individuals with access and functional needs. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill consults with rural emergency management officials regarding localized alert systems. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill consults with urban emergency management officials regarding localized alert systems. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes infrastructure safety grants for economically distressed communities. Would union members be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions for workforce development and increased staffing for technical roles. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill increases civil and criminal penalties for pipeline operators and those who disrupt infrastructure. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill's study on pipeline failures notes potential increases in energy costs to households.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill enhances safety standards for carbon dioxide pipelines and provides grants to replace leaking natural gas infrastructure. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill prioritizes pipeline safety grants for rural areas and provides funding for community-owned natural gas systems. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill includes studies and regulatory frameworks for transporting hydrogen, which is a component of renewable energy transitions. Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill funds assessments of how operators engage with and provide safety information to emergency response organizations.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill allows for a 100-percent Federal share of financial assistance for projects carried out by small and mid-sized academic institutions. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill authorizes funding for workforce development and increased staffing in the Office of Pipeline Safety. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill includes provisions for academic research agreements and infrastructure grants that may support localized economic activity.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds multiple technical studies regarding composite materials, geohazards, and hydrogen-natural gas blending. Does this make college cost less? — The bill provides increased Federal funding shares for small and mid-sized academic institutions through the Competitive Academic Agreement Program.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill mandates assessing the safety communication needs of individuals with disabilities during pipeline incidents. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prioritizes grants for federally-recognized Tribal governments to address high-risk gas infrastructure. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill prioritizes infrastructure grants for economically distressed communities. Does this make housing cost less? — The study on pipeline failure costs notes that shutdowns could increase energy costs for households.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates the publication of regulatory updates, inspection summaries, and proactive public engagement through a new Office of Public Engagement. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill increases federal regulatory oversight and mandates for pipeline safety standards.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill includes a study on the economic and supply chain impacts of pipeline failures resulting from cyber attacks.
- 9/17/2025
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 9/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 9/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Rick LarsenDemocrat · Washington
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida