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Pipeline Security Act

Introduced: July 11, 2019 Introduced by: Cleaver, Emanuel Democratic · Missouri See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 12, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
Nov 12, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-279.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 11, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 11, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pipeline Security Act

This bill revises the duties of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to include securing pipelines and pipeline facilities against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other acts that jeopardize the physical security or cybersecurity of the pipelines or facilities.

Specifically, the bill (1) establishes a pipeline security section within the TSA, and (2) directs the TSA to develop a personnel strategy for enhancing operations within such section.

The TSA must convene not less than two industry days to engage with relevant pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities stakeholders on matters related to the security of pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities.

What's happening now November 12, 2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.

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