United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 2139 — Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act This bill addresses natural gas pipeline safety. Among other things, the bill directs the Department of Transportation to require each distribution integrity plan developed by an operator of a gas distribution pipeline to include the risks from the presence of cast iron pipes and mains and risks that may result from the operation of a pipeline above the maximum allowable operating pressure; operators to establish protocols for communicating with fire, police, and other relevant public officials after a disaster that includes fires, explosions, or one or more fatalities; procedural manuals for operations, maintenance, and emergencies to include certain written procedures; operators to develop and implement a pipeline safety management systems framework; operators to develop and maintain traceable, reliable, complete, and up-to-date records of the gas distribution system in each region of operation; approval by a professional engineer before carrying out certain tasks on a gas pipeline system; and the development of standards that promote sufficient staffing for monitoring and regulating gas pressure levels by each operator. The bill increases civil penalties for violations of natural gas pipeline safety standards.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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

  6. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2139 do?
Leonel Rondon Pipeline Safety Act This bill addresses natural gas pipeline safety. Among other things, the bill directs the Department of Transportation to require each distribution integrity plan developed by an operator of a gas distribution pipeline to include the risks from the presence of cast iron pipes and mains and risks that may result from the operation of a pipeline above the maximum allowable operating pressure; operators to establish protocols for communicating with fire, police, and other relevant public officials after a disaster that includes fires, explosions, or one or more fatalities; procedural manuals for operations, maintenance, and emergencies to include certain written procedures; operators to develop and implement a pipeline safety management systems framework; operators to develop and maintain traceable, reliable, complete, and up-to-date records of the gas distribution system in each region of operation; approval by a professional engineer before carrying out certain tasks on a gas pipeline system; and the development of standards that promote sufficient staffing for monitoring and regulating gas pressure levels by each operator. The bill increases civil penalties for violations of natural gas pipeline safety standards.
Who sponsors HR 2139?
HR 2139 is sponsored by Trahan, Lori (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 2139?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2139?
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