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HR 6187

To direct the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to establish a grant program to facilitate the improved safety and modernization of hazardous liquid distribution infrastructure, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Brian Fitzpatrick and 1 co-sponsor

This bill establishes a $500 million annual grant program to upgrade aging hazardous liquid pipelines, improve safety technologies, and enhance leak detection and emergency response, enhancing the safety and reliability of the nation's pipeline network.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 6187

Summary of H.R. 6187: Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Grant Program Act

Overview

This bill, known as the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Grant Program Act, would direct the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to establish a grant program to support the improved safety and modernization of hazardous liquid distribution infrastructure across the United States.

Key Provisions

  • Creates a new grant program within PHMSA to provide funding for pipeline operators to:
    • Upgrade, repair, or replace aging or obsolete hazardous liquid pipelines
    • Implement new safety technologies and monitoring systems
    • Improve leak detection and emergency response capabilities
  • Authorizes $500 million in annual appropriations for the grant program from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
  • Requires grant recipients to provide matching funds equal to at least 25% of the total project cost.
  • Prioritizes grant funding for projects that:
    • Address the highest safety risks
    • Serve economically distressed or underserved communities
    • Leverage private investment and partnerships

Potential Impact

This legislation is intended to enhance the safety and reliability of the nation's hazardous liquid pipeline network, which transports fuels, chemicals, and other potentially dangerous materials. Key impacts could include:

  • Accelerating the replacement or upgrade of aging, leak-prone pipelines to reduce the risk of spills and environmental damage.
  • Driving the adoption of advanced leak detection, monitoring, and emergency response technologies to improve pipeline safety.
  • Directing federal resources towards infrastructure improvements in high-risk and underserved areas.
  • Leveraging private sector investment to multiply the impact of federal grant funds.

Overall, the Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Grant Program Act aims to modernize and bolster the safety of critical energy and industrial infrastructure across the United States.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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