Pipeline safety is the central focus of the bill, which updates federal regulations to improve inspection practices, risk assessment obligations, and enforcement procedures. The legislation requires risk‑based inspections of breakout tanks, mandates the inclusion of industry consensus standards, and expands civil penalties for non‑compliance. It also strengthens whistleblower protections and establishes a voluntary information‑sharing system to facilitate data exchange among operators, regulators, and stakeholders. The act addresses the transportation of emerging gases by authorizing studies on hydrogen blending and carbon dioxide pipelines, and by requiring operators to report blended products that exceed 2 percent by volume. It sets timelines for rulemaking on hydrogen and carbon dioxide safety standards, and mandates the inclusion of vapor dispersion modeling and emergency response updates. These provisions aim to ensure that new fuel types are integrated safely into existing pipeline networks. Emergency response and transparency are enhanced through reviews of bitumen oil response plans, the creation of a National Center of Excellence for hazardous liquid leak detection, and mandatory operator financial disclosures. The bill requires the publication of summary leak data, the establishment of a public alert notification system, and the creation of an Office of Public Engagement to improve community outreach. These measures are designed to increase public awareness and improve coordination during pipeline incidents. Oversight is strengthened by prohibiting the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration from operating, procuring, or contracting with covered unmanned aircraft systems, and by providing grants for natural gas distribution pipeline modernization. The legislation expands state and tribal participation in safety programs, introduces cybersecurity rulemaking for pipelines, and sets funding levels for operational expenses and emergency response grants. It also includes provisions for reporting, data transparency, and the replacement of covered unmanned aircraft with domestic or allied systems. Overall, the bill modernizes pipeline safety regulations, expands oversight and transparency, and addresses emerging technologies and cybersecurity, while providing financial support for infrastructure improvements and emergency preparedness.