S. 2975
October 6, 2025
Mr. Cruz (for himself, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Young, and Mr. Peters) 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 enhance the safety of pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.
1. Short title; table of contents; 2. Definitions; TITLE I—REAUTHORIZATIONS; 101. Gas and hazardous liquid; 102. Operational expenses of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; 103. Other programs; TITLE II—MODERNIZING PIPELINE SAFETY; 201. Inspection of in-service breakout tanks; 202. Risk assessment obligations; 203. Timely incorporation by reference; 204. Report on updates to the National Pipeline Mapping System; 205. Pipeline safety enhancement programs; 206. Technical safety standards committees; 207. Enforcement procedures; 208. Civil penalties; 209. Improving whistleblower protections; 210. Assessment of composite materials; 211. Elements and evaluation of State damage prevention programs; 212. Pipeline safety voluntary information-sharing system; 213. Transporting gas; 214. Inspection and management of rights-of-way; 215. Geological hazards; 216. Alternative technologies; 217. Fire shutoff valves; 218. Exemption from post-accident testing; 219. Maximum allowable operating pressure records; 220. Pipeline operating status; 221. Potential impact radius; 222. Effects of weather on natural gas pipelines; 223. Aldyl–A pipelines; 224. Improvements to pipeline safety integrity management programs; TITLE III—STREAMLINING OVERSIGHT OF PIPELINES; 301. Regulatory updates; 302. State use of integrated inspections; 303. Optimizing pipeline safety inspections; 304. Sense of Congress on PHMSA engagement prior to rulemaking activities; TITLE IV—IMPROVING SAFETY OF EMERGING GASES; 401. Studies of hydrogen pipeline transportation; 402. Safety of carbon dioxide pipelines; 403. Reporting of blended products; TITLE V—IMPROVING EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND TRANSPARENCY; 501. Bitumen oil response plan review; 502. National Center of Excellence for Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Leak Detection; 503. Operator financial disclosure; 504. Data and transparency; 505. Office of Public Engagement; 506. Clarification of confirmed discovery; 507. Public alert notification system for pipeline facilities; TITLE VI—OTHER MATTERS; 601. Prohibition on PHMSA operation, procurement, or contracting action with respect to covered unmanned aircraft systems; 602. Natural gas distribution pipeline infrastructure safety and modernization grants; 603. Issues affecting federally recognized Indian Tribes; 604. Identification of and justification for redactions; 605. Fees for loan guarantees; 606. Improving pipeline cybersecurity; 607. Technical corrections
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,