HR 5062 · introduced · significant

Pipeline Security Act

What this bill does

The bill gives the TSA statutory authority to secure pipelines against cyberattacks, terrorism, and other security threats.
Pipeline owners, operators, and the TSA are affected by new security guidelines, inspections, and reporting requirements.
The TSA must develop security strategies, hire cybersecurity experts, and report to Congress every two years on progress.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How should the costs of TSA pipeline cybersecurity inspections and compliance be distributed between pipeline operators and taxpayers?
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What specific cyberattack vulnerabilities in U.S. pipelines does this bill address that current regulations do not cover?
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Which federal agency should lead pipeline security if TSA lacks existing expertise in critical energy infrastructure?

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Sponsor · D-TX-32

Julie Johnson

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Introduced 2025-11-12

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Legislative timeline

2025-11-12 · house · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.
2025-11-12 · house · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-376.
2025-11-12 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-376.
2025-09-03 · house · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
2025-09-03 · house · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-09-03 · house · Committee
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
2025-08-29 · house · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
2025-08-29 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
2025-08-29 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-08-29 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House

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