Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nation's Energy to assure Safety Act of 2025; PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025
Summary
The PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 aims to enhance the safety of pipeline transportation in the United States. It includes provisions for reauthorizations, modernizing pipeline safety measures, streamlining oversight, improving the safety of emerging gases, and enhancing emergency response and transparency. The act also addresses other matters such as unmanned aircraft systems, natural gas distribution pipeline infrastructure, and cybersecurity.
Expected Effects
The act will likely lead to increased funding for pipeline safety programs and more stringent regulations for pipeline operators. This could result in fewer pipeline accidents and improved emergency response capabilities. It will also promote the adoption of new technologies and practices to enhance pipeline safety.
Potential Benefits
- Increased funding for pipeline safety programs.
- Modernized safety regulations for pipeline operators.
- Improved emergency response capabilities in the event of a pipeline incident.
- Enhanced transparency and public access to information regarding pipeline safety.
- Promotion of new technologies and practices to improve pipeline safety.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased costs for pipeline operators to comply with new regulations.
- Potential delays in pipeline projects due to more stringent review processes.
- Possible restrictions on the use of certain technologies, such as unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign countries.
- Increased administrative burden for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
- Potential for increased fees for loan guarantees.
Constitutional Alignment
The PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 aligns with the Constitution's mandate to "provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty." Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to regulate commerce, which includes the transportation of gas and hazardous liquids via pipelines. The Act's provisions for safety standards and oversight are consistent with this constitutional authority.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).