118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1484Pipeline Sabotage and Accident Prevention Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a penalty for causing a defect in pipeline infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced Mar 9, 2023
Last action Mar 17, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Mar 9, 2023
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Referred
Mar 17, 2023
E&C · Judiciary · T&I
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes criminal penalties for causing a defect in or disrupting the operation of pipeline infrastructure. Specifically, the bill prohibits a person from knowingly and willfully causing or threatening to cause a defect in a pipe, pump, or valve intended to be used in any pipeline facility that would affect the integrity or safe operation of the facility; or disrupting the operation of a pipeline facility. Violators are subject to a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 7 actions
Mar 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Mar 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 10, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, 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.
Mar 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, 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.
Mar 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, 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.