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Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act

USA119th CongressHR-8050| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (10)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs owners and operators of gas distribution pipeline facilities to conduct an assessment of their systems for the presence of Aldyl-A polyethylene within three years of enactment. This assessment does not require excavation activities, and operators must report the estimated total mileage of identified Aldyl-A piping to the Secretary. Furthermore, the legislation amends federal pipeline safety statutes to enhance oversight of older, potentially hazardous materials. It modifies provisions related to State Pipeline Safety Program Certifications to include pipelines constructed of "historic plastics with known safety issues" alongside cast iron and bare steel pipelines. Additionally, it expands the scope of risk evaluations within Distribution Integrity Management Programs to consider the presence of pipes made from historic plastics, unprotected steel, and wrought iron, in addition to cast iron, thereby strengthening safety protocols for aging infrastructure.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act

USA119th CongressHR-8050| House 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
This bill directs owners and operators of gas distribution pipeline facilities to conduct an assessment of their systems for the presence of Aldyl-A polyethylene within three years of enactment. This assessment does not require excavation activities, and operators must report the estimated total mileage of identified Aldyl-A piping to the Secretary. Furthermore, the legislation amends federal pipeline safety statutes to enhance oversight of older, potentially hazardous materials. It modifies provisions related to State Pipeline Safety Program Certifications to include pipelines constructed of "historic plastics with known safety issues" alongside cast iron and bare steel pipelines. Additionally, it expands the scope of risk evaluations within Distribution Integrity Management Programs to consider the presence of pipes made from historic plastics, unprotected steel, and wrought iron, in addition to cast iron, thereby strengthening safety protocols for aging infrastructure.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (10)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted