Pipeline Sabotage and Accident Prevention Act

United States118th CongressHR-1484House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 17, 2023

Summary

Pipeline Sabotage and Accident Prevention Act This bill establishes criminal penalties for causing a defect in or disrupting the operation of pipeline infrastructure. Specifically, the bill prohibits a person from knowingly and willfully causing or threatening to cause a defect in a pipe, pump, or valve intended to be used in any pipeline facility that would affect the integrity or safe operation of the facility; or disrupting the operation of a pipeline facility. Violators are subject to a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.

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  1. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

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