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S. 2975119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action May 4, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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Senate bill S 2975 updates pipeline safety rules, raises fines for violations, and renews federal funding through 2030.
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This bill updates federal rules for keeping gas and hazardous liquid pipelines safe across the country. It requires new safety rules on topics like tank inspections, geological hazards such as landslides, and the use of drones. It also creates a confidential system for sharing safety data and near-miss reports, strengthens whistleblower protections, and sets up a public alert system for pipeline incidents.
This bill affects pipeline companies, federal safety regulators, pipeline workers, and communities that live near pipelines. The federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, known as PHMSA, is the main agency involved.
If passed, pipeline companies would face stricter safety requirements and higher fines if they break the rules. Communities near pipelines would have more access to safety information and faster public alerts when something goes wrong.
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Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.