A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee discuss new legislation this week to reauthorize the nation’s pipeline safety regulator, as Democrats warn the proposal falls short of what’s needed to secure bipartisan support.
The Subcommittee on Energy will examine the “Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026,” which would extend safety programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration through fiscal 2031.
“America’s pipelines are the safest and most cost-effective mode of transportation for the oil, natural gas, and numerous other energy products our communities and manufacturers need,” full committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Energy Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-Ohio) said in a joint statement.
“Ensuring these pipelines remain operational, safe, and dependable is vital to meeting our nation’s energy demand, securing our grid, and lowering costs for hardworking American families.”
