House Bill 2100
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Providing Americans with LNG Safely Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 19, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2100
Congress
117
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
Providing Americans with LNG Safely Act or the PALS Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation (DOT) from issuing any regulation or order that (1) prohibits the transportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail, or (2) restricts the transportation of LNG by rail in DOT-113 tank cars.
The bill does not limit the authority of DOT to issue short-term emergency orders related to the transportation of LNG by rail.
March 19, 2021
03/22/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
03/19/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
03/19/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:06 PM