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Pipeline Security Act

USA119th CongressHR-5062| House 
| Updated: 11/12/2025
Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Robert Garcia (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Pipeline Security Act," amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to formally assign the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) responsibility for securing pipeline transportation and facilities. The TSA Administrator, in consultation with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), must protect pipelines against cybersecurity threats , acts of terrorism , and other security risks. This codifies TSA's role in safeguarding critical energy infrastructure. To fulfill this responsibility, the Administrator is directed to undertake several key actions. These include: Developing and updating security guidelines consistent with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Framework. Promulgating necessary security directives and regulations. Sharing intelligence and information with federal, state, local, tribal, and private sector stakeholders. Assessing and inspecting the implementation of these measures, including policies and training programs. Identifying and ranking relative security risks to pipelines. The bill also mandates an industry day within one year to engage stakeholders on pipeline security matters. Furthermore, the bill requires the TSA Administrator to develop a personnel strategy within 180 days, in consultation with CISA, to effectively carry out these new responsibilities. This strategy must assess and plan for expanding TSA's cybersecurity expertise and identify necessary resources. The Administrator must report to Congress biennially on these activities, and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct a review of the Act's implementation within two years.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3699
Pipeline Security Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9469
Pipeline Security Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3243
Pipeline Security Act
Aug 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 29, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Aug 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sep 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
Sep 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
Nov 12, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.
Nov 12, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-376.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3699
    Pipeline Security Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9469
    Pipeline Security Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3243
    Pipeline Security Act


  • August 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 29, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • August 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • September 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.


  • September 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 3, 2025
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged


  • November 12, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.


  • November 12, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-376.

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationGovernment studies and investigationsPipelinesTransportation safety and security

Pipeline Security Act

USA119th CongressHR-5062| House 
| Updated: 11/12/2025
This bill, titled the "Pipeline Security Act," amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to formally assign the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) responsibility for securing pipeline transportation and facilities. The TSA Administrator, in consultation with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), must protect pipelines against cybersecurity threats , acts of terrorism , and other security risks. This codifies TSA's role in safeguarding critical energy infrastructure. To fulfill this responsibility, the Administrator is directed to undertake several key actions. These include: Developing and updating security guidelines consistent with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Framework. Promulgating necessary security directives and regulations. Sharing intelligence and information with federal, state, local, tribal, and private sector stakeholders. Assessing and inspecting the implementation of these measures, including policies and training programs. Identifying and ranking relative security risks to pipelines. The bill also mandates an industry day within one year to engage stakeholders on pipeline security matters. Furthermore, the bill requires the TSA Administrator to develop a personnel strategy within 180 days, in consultation with CISA, to effectively carry out these new responsibilities. This strategy must assess and plan for expanding TSA's cybersecurity expertise and identify necessary resources. The Administrator must report to Congress biennially on these activities, and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct a review of the Act's implementation within two years.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3699
Pipeline Security Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9469
Pipeline Security Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3243
Pipeline Security Act
Aug 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 29, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Aug 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sep 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
Sep 3, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 3, 2025
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
Nov 12, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.
Nov 12, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-376.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3699
    Pipeline Security Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9469
    Pipeline Security Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3243
    Pipeline Security Act


  • August 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 29, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.


  • August 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • September 3, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.


  • September 3, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 3, 2025
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged


  • November 12, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.


  • November 12, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-376.
Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Robert Garcia (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationGovernment studies and investigationsPipelinesTransportation safety and security