Pipeline Security Act

This bill, called the Pipeline Security Act, makes it clear in law that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for keeping pipelines and pipeline facilities safe from cyberattacks, terrorism, and other harmful acts that threaten their physical or digital security. It updates a 2007 law tied to the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations to spell out TSA’s role for pipeline security across both physical equipment and computer systems.

Key points

• Who is affected: TSA and companies that own or operate pipelines; people and communities that rely on fuel moved by pipelines.
• What changes: TSA’s responsibility for securing pipelines against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other nefarious acts is formally written into law.
• When: These changes would apply if the bill is enacted into law.