House Bill 3699
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Pipeline Security Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 11, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3699
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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, and (2) directs the TSA to develop a personnel strategy for enhancing operations within such section.
11/12/2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
11/12/2019
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-279.
07/17/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
07/17/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
07/11/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
07/11/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:41 PM