HR6494-118

Reported

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Nov 29, 2023

At a Glance

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Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 16, 2024

Reported from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure with an …

Dec 16, 2024

Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee …

Nov 29, 2023

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
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 17:39

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

Pipeline Safety Energy Transportation

Legislative Strategy

"Continue pipeline safety oversight with increased resources"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Pipeline Safety Energy
Actor Mappings
"the_secretary"
→ Secretary of Transportation

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