House Bill 4375
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Pipeline Seismic Safety Study Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 18, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4375
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 Seismic Safety Study Act
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Engineering to (1) evaluate the current federal requirements for pipeline design and siting relating to seismicity, land subsidence, and landslides; and (2) identify any deficiencies in industry practices related to such requirements.
September 18, 2019
09/19/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
09/19/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
09/18/2019
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/18/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:57 PM