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HR 5666 118th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Department of Transportation Executive agency funding and structure Federal officials Pipelines Transportation safety and security

To establish an Office of Public Engagement within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

Introduced: September 21, 2023 Introduced by: Strickland, Marilyn Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Sep 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sep 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Sep 21, 2023
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.
Sep 21, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill directs the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to establish an Office of Public Engagement. (PHMSA develops and enforces regulations for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound operation of the U.S. pipeline transportation system and shipment of hazardous materials.) 

The purpose of the new office is to proactively engage with pipeline stakeholders, including the public, to

  • promote the adoption and increased use of safety programs and activities, 
  • provide technical expertise,
  • raise awareness to continuously improve pipeline safety, and
  • assist the public with pipeline safety inquiries.
What's happening now September 22, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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