Jerry Moran (R-KS)
Innovative and Safe Hydrogen Transportation Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Innovative and Safe Hydrogen Transportation Act. It orders the Secretary of Transportation to finish a study within 18 months about using pipelines made with composite materials to safely transport hydrogen and hydrogen mixed with natural gas. The study has to look at available pipeline materials, existing tests and data, and recommended standards and authorizations. The bill requires public participation by holding meetings and letting the public comment on a draft of the study for at least 60 days. After the study and meetings are done, the Secretary must start a rulemaking process within 18 months to allow the use of composite materials for pipeline transportation of hydrogen and hydrogen blended with natural gas.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates public meetings and a 60-day comment period to ensure transparency in the study process.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The study aims to assess materials for the safe transport of hydrogen and natural gas blends.
- Scored +2
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill explores new pipeline materials which is a component of energy and utility infrastructure.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(c) requires the Secretary to hold a pre-completion public meeting with interested stakeholders, release a draft of the study for a public comment period of at least 60 days, and address public comments. This is a positive outcome because it gives the people a direct voice and holds officials accountable for listening to the public.
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Section 2(d) mandates a post-completion public meeting to present the findings of the study and responses to public comments. This is beneficial as it ensures transparency and keeps citizens informed about what the government is finding out.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly mention any potential negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The study aims to assess materials for the safe transport of hydrogen and natural gas blends. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill explores new pipeline materials which is a component of energy and utility infrastructure.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates public meetings and a 60-day comment period to ensure transparency in the study process.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The exploration of new pipeline materials could benefit energy and construction business owners.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The study on composite materials may facilitate new infrastructure opportunities for industries involved in hydrogen transportation.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill directs a formal government study into the technical application of composite materials for energy transport.
- 10/7/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate
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