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Washington, D.C. – Pipeline safety stakeholders are expressing their support for H.R. 5301, the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025, which was introduced in the House last week by the bipartisan leadership of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee.

The PIPES Act reauthorizes the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA’s) pipeline safety programs for the next four years and provides an efficient, effective framework to advance the safety of U.S. energy infrastructure. The bill was introduced by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO); Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA); Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Daniel Webster (R-FL); and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Ranking Member Dina Titus (D-NV).

The PIPES Act will be marked up by the Committee on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (ET), and the bill is generating support from pipeline safety stakeholders, including:

American Petroleum Institute (API) SVP Kristin Whitman: “We commend Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen for introducing bipartisan legislation that enhances the safety and reliability of America’s pipeline network. The PIPES Act of 2025 promotes stronger collaboration between regulators and industry, reinforcing PHMSA’s core mission to ensure pipelines remain the safest and most efficient method to transport our nation’s abundant energy resources. We urge Congress to act swiftly to pass this critical legislation into law.”

American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA): “In the face of increased pipeline construction and maintenance as a result of unprecedented demand for American energy, an updated and clear policy framework to advance the safety of pipeline infrastructure across the United States is needed. The PIPES Act of 2025 will strengthen the safety of existing pipelines, help prevent damage to key infrastructure, and improve excavation safety.” (Read the full letter)

American Public Gas Association (APGA): “The PIPES Act of 2025 represents a strong step forward in ensuring that communities across the country, especially those served by public gas systems, have the resources, tools, and regulatory framework necessary to continue the safe delivery of affordable and reliable energy.” (Read the full letter)

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM): “AEM supports the PIPES Act of 2025 and its efforts to enhance excavation damage prevention practices. By incorporating modern technologies, improving planning and design processes, and ensuring consistent documentation, this legislation will enhance public safety, strengthen infrastructure reliability, and improve project outcomes nationwide.” (Read the full letter)

Center for LNG (CLNG): “The bill includes important provisions to further the safe operation of large-scale LNG export facilities by promoting improved, efficient, and coordinated federal oversight…. H.R. 6494 would enhance the safety of large-scale LNG export facilities and the necessary energy infrastructure connecting natural gas producers with LNG export terminals.” (Read the full letter)

Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC): “The PIPES Act of 2025 has strong bipartisan support, and we encourage Congress to consider this important legislation as soon as possible. The legislation provides an efficient, effective framework to advance the safety and integrity of our Nation’s energy infrastructure and buried utilities.” (Read the full letter)

Distribution Contractors Association (DCA): “DCA offers unique perspective on pipeline safety from the industry responsible for building and repairing the vast majority of distribution and transmission pipeline infrastructure across the country. DCA supports the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act (PIPES Act) of 2025, and we encourage the committee to approve the legislation before the end of this year.” (Read the full letter)

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA): “Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies are a critical solution to meeting America’s energy dominance goals, while providing economic growth and manufacturing opportunities…. the PIPES Act takes a critical step forward in helping ensure the U.S. hydrogen economy can continue to grow and support the country’s energy needs.” (Read the full letter)

GPA Midstream Association: “GPA Midstream members support reauthorization of PHMSA’s pipeline safety programs, with the goal to ensure pipelines remain the safest method for transporting affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy, while also facilitating innovation and efficiency.” (Read the full letter)

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE): “In addition to protecting workers, the legislation contains tougher penalties on those who seek to damage our energy infrastructure and the streamlining of regulations so energy can move to markets without unnecessary delays.” (Read the full letter)

Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA): “INGAA and the companies we represent stand ready to work in a bipartisan manner to enact a pipeline safety reauthorization measure to ensure that PHMSA has the resources and direction to continually improve safety in our industry.” (Read the full letter)

Liquid Energy Pipeline Association (LEPA): “The PIPES Act emphasizes PHMSA’s traditional safety mission, leverages pipeline safety technology and knowledge, and supports American energy dominance. The PIPES Act of 2025 represents a strong statement toward the importance of pipeline safety. Pipelines are vital to our prosperity, affordably and reliably delivering the energy and raw materials to American families, businesses and farmers need. Our pipeline network is the safest in the world and H.R. 5301 will ensure pipelines continue delivering for America even more safely.” (Read the full letter)

National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA): “H.R. 5301 enhances excavation safety, strengthens existing pipeline infrastructure, and supports the construction of modernized energy distribution systems to meet growing national demands.” (Read the full letter)

Pennsylvania Utility Contractors Association (PUCA): “PUCA supports the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act (PIPES Act) of 2025, and we appreciate the committee’s efforts to advance it. The bill includes language would require states to demonstrate that they have adopted or can show progress toward adopting several leading practices in their damage prevention programs as part of the criteria considered when states apply for PHMSA damage prevention grant dollars.” (Read the full letter)

Power & Communication Contractors Association (PCCA): “The PIPES Act of 2025 has strong bipartisan support, and PCCA encourages Congress to pass this important legislation as soon as possible to advance the safety and integrity of our nation’s energy infrastructure and underground utilities.” (Read the full letter)