This legislative proposal aims to strengthen protections for pipeline facilities by significantly broadening the scope of criminal penalties. It specifically amends Section 60123(b) of title 49, United States Code, which currently addresses only damaging or destroying these critical infrastructure assets. The proposed changes expand the prohibited actions to include vandalizing , tampering with , disrupting the operation or construction of , or preventing the operation or construction of pipeline infrastructure. This modification significantly widens the range of activities subject to criminal prosecution, thereby enhancing the security and reliability of energy transportation systems across the United States.