Bill · H.R. 5301· House(119-HR-5301)
PIPES Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/17/2025 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Sam Graves
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- 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
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically includes provisions for Tribal governments to access safety grants for infrastructure.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The bill explicitly includes assessing communication needs for individuals with access and functional needs.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill enhances safety standards for carbon dioxide pipelines and provides grants to replace leaking natural gas infrastructure.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The bill increases civil and criminal penalties for pipeline operators and those who disrupt infrastructure.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?-1
The bill's study on pipeline failures notes potential increases in energy costs to households.
Does this make housing cost less?-1
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Business Owners-2Good For Middle Class Households-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+4Increases Renewable Energy Investment+3Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4Improves College Affordability+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Racial Equity+2Improves Poverty Reduction+1Improves Affordable Housing-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increase States Rights-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- 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
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Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida