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Pipeline Safety Act: Modernization Funds, Mandatory Alerts, and Real Estate Disclosure.

This law establishes a $100 million annual grant program to help local governments modernize aging hazardous liquid pipelines, significantly improving community safety. It mandates that pipeline operators implement localized emergency alert systems to notify residents within one mile of a leak immediately. Furthermore, property sellers must disclose information about nearby pipelines to potential buyers.
Key points
Mandatory localized emergency alert systems must notify residents within a 1-mile radius of any hazardous liquid leak or incident.
New high financial penalties ($2.5 million annually) are imposed on operators for every incident until remediation is complete.
Real estate contracts must disclose known pipeline easements within a half-mile of the property boundary.
Funding is provided for pipeline upgrades and quick reimbursement for local emergency responders' costs following an incident.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6187
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Wojnovich Pipeline Safety Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6187.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory localized emergency alert systems must notify residents within a 1-mile radius of any hazardous liquid leak or incident.
  • New high financial penalties ($2.5 million annually) are imposed on operators for every incident until remediation is complete.
  • Real estate contracts must disclose known pipeline easements within a half-mile of the property boundary.
  • Funding is provided for pipeline upgrades and quick reimbursement for local emergency responders' costs following an incident.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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