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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for advancing pipeline research and development through multiple interconnected initiatives. The legislation creates an Advanced Pipeline Materials and Technologies Demonstration Initiative, managed by the Department of Energy, which will competitively award financial assistance to eligible entities (including universities, research organizations, national laboratories, and private companies) to develop next-generation pipeline technologies. The demonstration projects will focus on a wide range of areas including advanced leak detection, novel materials, manufacturing approaches, sensor technologies, computational modeling, self-repair capabilities, cybersecurity strategies, and environmental impact reduction. The bill also establishes a Joint Research and Development Program involving the Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, and National Institute of Standards and Technology to coordinate research efforts, develop cost-effective advanced materials, support technical standards, and enable commercialization of innovative pipeline technologies. Additionally, the legislation creates a National Pipeline Modernization Center to collaborate with industry stakeholders and coordinate research and demonstration projects. The bill authorizes specific funding allocations for these initiatives, with approximately $45-50 million annually for the demonstration initiative, $20-30 million for the joint research program, and $10-15 million for the modernization center from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, while ensuring coordination across multiple federal agencies and prioritizing regional diversity, technological innovation, and environmental considerations.

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