PIPES Act of 2025

The PIPES Act of 2025 would reauthorize the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) programs through 2029 and provide funding for pipeline safety oversight. The bill would authorize approximately $804 million over four years for safety programs and $450 million over three years for grants to municipalities to repair or replace aging pipelines. It would also increase civil and criminal penalties for pipeline safety violations. The legislation would modernize safety regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines, establish new requirements for inspection reporting and public engagement, and direct studies on emerging pipeline technologies like hydrogen transport. Additionally, it would streamline permitting processes for liquefied natural gas facilities and create a voluntary information-sharing system among pipeline operators to enhance safety. The bill has been approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and is eligible for a floor vote.