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S 2905119th CongressIn Committee
Pipeline Accountability Act of 2025
Introduced: Sep 18, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeEnvironment & ClimateInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Pipeline Accountability Act of 2025 amends U.S. transportation safety laws to enhance pipeline environmental protections, establish public engagement mechanisms, and strengthen accountability measures for operators.
Key Points
- 1Mandates rupture-mitigation valves in high consequence areas with strict 30-minute isolation requirements for pipeline operators.
- 2Requires carbon dioxide pipeline safety standards including geohazard assessments and emergency response training for local responders.
- 3Creates Office of Public Engagement to coordinate community outreach, incident reporting, and standardized safety data disclosure.
Impact Areas
Pipeline operators managing gas, hazardous liquid, and CO2 infrastructureEnvironmental justice communities near high consequence pipeline areasLocal emergency responders requiring specialized CO2 rupture training
Generated by legislative-analysis-v3 on Oct 10, 2025