PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109-2121; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2109-2121)

2026-04-29

This bill would strengthen safety requirements for natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines, likely including new inspection standards, leak detection systems, and emergency response procedures to protect communities near pipeline infrastructure. The rules would apply to pipeline companies and operators, with oversight from federal regulators to reduce the risk of accidents, explosions, and environmental damage. Workers in the pipeline industry and residents living near pipeline routes would be the primary groups affected by these new safety measures.