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Introduced
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
In Committee
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct owners and operators of gas distribution pipeline facilities to assess systems for the presence of Aldyl- A polyethylene, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act," mandates that within three years of its enactment, owners and operators of gas distribution pipeline facilities must identify and report the total mileage of their systems that use Aldyl-A polyethylene piping, a type of plastic historically used in pipelines that has known safety concerns. The bill clarifies that this assessment does not require digging up pipelines, but it also specifies that this limitation does not affect the Secretary's existing authority under certain sections of title 49 of the United States Code concerning pipeline safety. Furthermore, the bill amends existing law to include pipelines made of "historic plastics with known safety issues" in state pipeline safety program certifications and in the evaluation of risks within distribution integrity management programs, alongside materials like cast iron, unprotected steel, and wrought iron.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (11)
Chrissy Houlahan (D)*,
Brendan Boyle (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Ryan Mackenzie (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Last Action
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. (on 03/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8050/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr8050/BILLS-119hr8050ih.pdf |
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