Last progress August 1, 2025 (4 months ago)
Introduced on August 1, 2025 by John R. Curtis
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
This measure updates federal pipeline safety rules so companies can use risk-based methods—approaches that focus on the biggest dangers first—when meeting safety standards. It directs the Department of Transportation to make sure the rules allow these modern, risk-focused options “to the maximum extent practicable” for certain pipeline facilities .
In practice, this could let pipeline owners and operators choose safety steps that fit their specific risks, while still meeting federal requirements. The goal is to improve safety and efficiency by targeting the most serious problems sooner .