Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

Bill: 118-hr-7073
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2024-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Energy research
Industrial facilities
Intergovernmental relations
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Technology assessment
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2024-01-22
text: 

Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

This bill establishes programs for researching, developing, and demonstrating advanced materials and technologies applicable to pipelines and associated infrastructure, such as liquefied natural gas facilities and liquid fuel storage facilities.

The Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a five-year initiative under which DOE awards financial assistance for carrying out demonstration projects—on low- to mid-technology readiness level subjects—to achieve deployment of technologies that (1) are applicable to pipelines and associated infrastructure; and (2) involve the development of next generation pipeline systems, components, and related technologies. DOE must select projects that (1) best advance research undertaken by DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), and (2) incorporate a range of technology focus areas.

In consultation with DOT and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), DOE must establish a joint research and development program concerning advanced and innovative materials and technologies for pipeline transportation systems. DOE must enter into or update an existing memorandum of understanding with DOT and NIST to administer the joint program.

DOE must also establish a National Pipeline Modernization Center, which must focus on collaborating with industry and stakeholders to coordinate and carry out research, development, and demonstration projects related to commercializing cost-effective products and procedures aligned with the goals and priorities set forth by DOE. 

Additionally, NIST must carry out a program of measurement research, development, demonstration, and standardization to (1) ensure the integrity of pipeline facilities; and (2) support pipeline safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.
 
action_date: 2024-09-20
text: 

Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

This bill establishes programs for researching, developing, and demonstrating advanced materials and technologies applicable to pipelines and associated infrastructure, such as liquefied natural gas facilities and liquid fuel storage facilities.

The Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a five-year initiative under which DOE awards financial assistance for carrying out demonstration projects—on low- to mid-technology readiness level subjects—to achieve deployment of technologies that (1) are applicable to pipelines and associated infrastructure; and (2) involve the development of next generation pipeline systems, components, and related technologies. DOE must select projects that (1) best advance research undertaken by DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), and (2) incorporate a range of technology focus areas.

In consultation with DOT and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), DOE must establish a joint research and development program concerning advanced and innovative materials and technologies for pipeline transportation systems. DOE must enter into or update an existing memorandum of understanding with DOT and NIST to administer the joint program.

DOE must also establish a National Pipeline Modernization Center, which must focus on collaborating with industry and stakeholders to coordinate and carry out research, development, and demonstration projects related to commercializing cost-effective products and procedures aligned with the goals and priorities set forth by DOE. 

Additionally, NIST must carry out a program of measurement research, development, demonstration, and standardization to (1) ensure the integrity of pipeline facilities; and (2) support pipeline safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2024-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-09-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 41 (Roll no. 447). (text: 9/23/2024 CR H5631-5633)
action_date: 2024-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 41 (Roll no. 447). (text: 9/23/2024 CR H5631-5633)
action_date: 2024-09-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5572-5673)
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7073.
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5631-5635)
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-09-20
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 593.
action_date: 2024-09-20
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-699.
action_date: 2024-09-20
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-699.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2024-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-01-22
text: Introduced in House