S. 2905
Introduced in Senate · October 9, 2025September 18 (
legislative day
, September 16), 2025
Mr. Markey (for himself, Ms. Duckworth, and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
A BILL
To amend title 49, United States Code, to require the establishment of an Office of Public Engagement in the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and for other purposes.
1. Short title; table of contents; 2. Definitions; TITLE I—SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS; 101. Factors for consideration in prescribing standards; 102. Cost-benefit analyses; 103. Technical safety standards committees; 104. Application of regulations to existing pipelines; 105. Rupture-mitigation valves on pipelines in high consequence areas; 106. Safety of carbon dioxide pipelines; 107. Blending in natural gas systems; 108. Extension and modification of Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant Program; 109. Rulemaking on underground natural gas storage; TITLE II—PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND TRANSPARENCY; 201. Office of Public Engagement; 202. Public hearings on proposed rules; 203. Disclosure of safety data; 204. Reporting of blended products; 205. Incident reporting for gas pipelines; TITLE III—ACCOUNTABILITY; 301. Prohibition against releases; 302. Actions by private persons; 303. Penalties
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,