Bill · H.R. 7272· House(119-HR-7272)
Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 2/4/2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Randy Weber
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act," requires the Secretary of Energy to implement a program focused on physical and cybersecurity. The program aims to protect natural gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities. It includes establishing policies to improve coordination between Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector. The Secretary will also lead coordinated responses to physical and cyber incidents. Additionally, the program involves developing cybersecurity technologies, performing pilot projects, and creating workforce development curricula.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+7
The bill mandates a program to develop advanced cybersecurity applications and technologies for critical pipeline infrastructure.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill provides technical tools and advanced technologies to help energy sector operators improve their security capabilities.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
The bill funds pilot demonstration projects for cybersecurity and physical security technologies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Coordination and Security: The bill establishes policies and procedures to improve coordination among Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability of pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities (Section 2, Paragraph 1).
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Coordinated Incident Response: The Secretary will lead the response and recovery efforts by Federal agencies, States, and the energy sector following physical or cyber incidents (Section 2, Paragraph 2).
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Access to Advanced Technology: The program will develop advanced cybersecurity applications and technologies for the voluntary use of pipeline and liquefied natural gas facility operators (Section 2, Paragraph 3).
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Innovation through Pilot Projects: The Secretary will perform pilot demonstration projects relating to physical and cybersecurity for these facilities (Section 2, Paragraph 4).
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Workforce Development: The bill provides for the development of workforce development curricula relating to physical security and cybersecurity for the energy sector (Section 2, Paragraph 5).
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Technical Improvement Tools: The program will provide technical tools to help the energy sector voluntarily evaluate, prioritize, and improve their security capabilities (Section 2, Paragraph 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 Business Owners+4Good For Union Workers+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+7
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri
August PflugerRepublican · Texas