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Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act

This bill requires gas companies to check their networks for old, high-risk plastic pipes known as Aldyl-A to prevent leaks and accidents. It aims to improve neighborhood safety by identifying outdated infrastructure that needs monitoring or replacement.
Key points
Gas operators must identify and report the amount of Aldyl-A plastic piping in their systems within three years.
The law adds 'historic plastics' with known safety issues to the list of high-risk materials that states must monitor.
Companies are required to include these old plastics in their long-term risk management and safety plans.
The assessment process focuses on system records and does not mandate immediate excavation activities.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act
Print number: HR 8050
Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Process start date: 2026-03-24