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118th Congress Energy

H.R. 7073: Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

Passed HouseSep 24, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 22, 2024
  2. Passed House (completed)Sep 24, 2024, 373–41
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Sep 20, 2024

This bill establishes programs for researching, developing, and demonstrating advanced materials and technologies applicable to pipelines and associated infrastructure, such as liquefied natural gas facilities and liquid fuel storage facilities.

The Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a five-year initiative under which DOE awards financial assistance for carrying out demonstration projects—on low- to mid-technology readiness level subjects—to achieve deployment of technologies that (1) are applicable to pipelines and associated infrastructure; and (2) involve the development of next generation pipeline systems, components, and related technologies. DOE must select projects that (1) best advance research undertaken by DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), and (2) incorporate a range of technology focus areas.

In consultation with DOT and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), DOE must establish a joint research and development program concerning advanced and innovative materials and technologies for pipeline transportation systems. DOE must enter into or update an existing memorandum of understanding with DOT and NIST to administer the joint program.

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DOE must also establish a National Pipeline Modernization Center, which must focus on collaborating with industry and stakeholders to coordinate and carry out research, development, and demonstration projects related to commercializing cost-effective products and procedures aligned with the goals and priorities set forth by DOE.

Additionally, NIST must carry out a program of measurement research, development, demonstration, and standardization to (1) ensure the integrity of pipeline facilities; and (2) support pipeline safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Sep 24, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Passed 373–41

Yea 373two-thirds 276Nay 41

  • Democrats186 yea, 21 nay
  • Republicans186 yea, 20 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Maxine Waters (D-CA), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Mark Takano (D-CA), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Chip Roy (R-TX), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Scott Perry (R-PA), Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) voted Nay; and 31 more

See how all 414 members voted

Showing 432 of 432 members

Yea 373

Republicans (186)

Democrats (186)

Independents (1)

Nay 41

Not voting 18

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Sep 24, 2024. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Sep 24, 2024HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 373–41
    Roll call 447 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1862105
    Republicans18620013
    Independents1000
    Total37341018

    House roll call 447: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed.

    41 crossed party lines: 21 Democrats, 20 Republicans

    How each member voted (432)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

4

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

330 points earned
  1. 1Randy Weber R-TX SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
  2. 2Nanette Barragán D-CA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Aaron Bean R-FL1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Andy Biggs R-AZ1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Josh Brecheen R-OK1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Sep 24, 2024Passed the House, 373–41.
  2. Jan 22, 2024Introduced in the House by Randy Weber.
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  1. Sep 25, 2024Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  2. Sep 24, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5572-5673)
  3. Sep 24, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 41 (Roll no. 447). (text: 9/23/2024 CR H5631-5633)
  4. Sep 24, 2024On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 41 (Roll no. 447). (text: 9/23/2024 CR H5631-5633)
  5. Sep 24, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. Sep 23, 2024Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. Sep 23, 2024Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5631-5635)
  8. Sep 23, 2024DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7073.
  9. Sep 23, 2024At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  10. Sep 20, 2024Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-699.
  11. Sep 20, 2024Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 593.
  12. Mar 20, 2024Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Mar 20, 2024Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
  14. Jan 22, 2024Introduced in House
  15. Jan 22, 2024Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.