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Bill117th CongressFiled May 14, 2021Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 3243

Pipeline Security Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Jul 13, 2021)

Pipeline Security Act

This bill revises the duties of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to include securing pipelines and pipeline facilities against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other acts that jeopardize the physical security or cybersecurity of the pipelines or facilities.

Specifically, the bill (1) establishes a pipeline security section within the TSA, (2) directs the TSA to develop a personnel strategy for enhancing operations within such section, and (3) requires the TSA to publish updated pipeline security guidelines.

The TSA must also convene not less than two industry days to engage with relevant pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities stakeholders on matters related to the security of pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities.

What just happenedJul 13, 2021

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5](D-MO)Sponsor
16 cosponsors13 D3 R
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  1. Jul 13, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 60.

  2. Jul 13, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-85.

    Homeland Security Committee
  3. Jul 13, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-85.

    Homeland Security Committee
  4. May 18, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Homeland Security Committee
  5. May 18, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  6. May 18, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  7. May 15, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  8. May 14, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  9. May 14, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. May 14, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseJul 13, 20217

Pipeline Security Act

This bill revises the duties of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to include securing pipelines and pipeline facilities against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other acts that jeopardize the physical security or cybersecurity of the pipelines or facilities.

Specifically, the bill (1) establishes a pipeline security section within the TSA, (2) directs the TSA to develop a personnel strategy for enhancing operations within such section, and (3) requires the TSA to publish updated pipeline security guidelines.

The TSA must also convene not less than two industry days to engage with relevant pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities stakeholders on matters related to the security of pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities.

Introduced in HouseMay 14, 2021

Pipeline Security Act

This bill revises the duties of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to include securing pipelines and pipeline facilities against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other acts that jeopardize the physical security or cybersecurity of the pipelines or facilities.

Specifically, the bill (1) establishes a pipeline security section within the TSA, (2) directs the TSA to develop a personnel strategy for enhancing operations within such section, and (3) requires the TSA to publish updated pipeline security guidelines.

The TSA must also convene not less than two industry days to engage with relevant pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities stakeholders on matters related to the security of pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities.

Pipeline Security Act — Informed