H.R. 7073 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) - 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.

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09/25/2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

09/24/2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

09/24/2024

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)

09/24/2024

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)

09/24/2024

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5572-5673)

09/23/2024

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.

09/23/2024

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7073.

09/23/2024

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5631-5635)

09/23/2024

Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

09/20/2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 593.

09/20/2024

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-699.

03/20/2024

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.

03/20/2024

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

01/22/2024

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

01/22/2024

Introduced in House

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