To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.
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Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Larsen of Washington, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Reauthorizes and increases funding for federal pipeline safety programs covering gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Authorizes $181-207M annually through FY2027.
Who Benefits and How
- Pipeline safety receives increased federal investment
- State pipeline programs receive grant funding
- Public safety strengthened through enhanced oversight
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Pipeline operators fund programs through fees
- PHMSA administers expanded safety programs
- Industry faces continued regulatory oversight
Key Provisions
- Authorization from $181M (FY24) to $207M (FY27)
- $9M annually for Pipeline Safety Information Grants
- $73-79M annually for state grants
- Covers gas and hazardous liquid pipeline provisions
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes pipeline safety programs with increased funding through FY2027
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Continue pipeline safety oversight with increased resources"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Transportation
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