Bill · H.R. 4818· House(119-HR-4818)
Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/30/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Peters
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 29, 2025, by Mr. Peters along with co-sponsors. The main purpose of the legislation is to give immediate legal effect to a specific final rule regarding gas pipeline leak detection and repair. This rule was originally issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration on January 17, 2025. By passing this bill, that federal safety rule takes effect right on the date the Act is enacted. Additionally, the bill allows the Secretary to make future updates to these regulations as long as the new standards are more stringent.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
Improves environmental safeguards by immediately implementing pipeline safety and leak detection standards.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
Enacting pipeline leak detection and repair rules helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
Exercises federal regulatory authority to mandate pipeline safety standards.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
Imposes mandatory compliance with strict pipeline safety and leak detection regulations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) makes the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration final rule on gas pipeline leak detection and repair take effect immediately upon enactment, which brings the safety rule into force for the people.
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Section 2(b) allows the Secretary to update the regulations in the future to provide protections or standards that are more stringent than the current rule, which could lead to even better safety standards for the public.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that cause negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Farmers+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Business Owners-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+6Reduces Carbon Emissions+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 8/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/30/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 7/29/2025
- 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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