119th Congress Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 5062: Pipeline Security Act
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Summary
This bill provides statutory authority for the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA's) role as the agency responsible for securing pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other security threats.
The bill specifies that, among other things, the TSA must (1) develop and update pipeline security guidelines; (2) promulgate additional related security directives or regulations, as necessary; and (3) inspect pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities that are designated as critical by the owners and operators.
Under the bill, the TSA must convene at least one industry day to engage with relevant pipeline stakeholders on security-related matters.
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The TSA must report to Congress biennially on its efforts to secure pipelines.
Further, the TSA must develop a personnel strategy to carry out the TSA's responsibilities for securing pipelines. The strategy must include an assessment of (1) the cybersecurity expertise necessary to secure pipelines and a plan for expanding the TSA's expertise, and (2) the resources necessary to carry out the personnel strategy.
Finally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a review of the implementation of this bill.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Carlos Gimenez R-FLOriginal
- Robert Garcia D-CAOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Julie Johnson SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported4 events+38
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History
- Introduced in the House by Julie Johnson.
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- Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-376.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.