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Version 08 · Reported to House, Part I · Nov 20, 2019
Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy to implement a program to ensure the security, resiliency, and survivability of natural gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines, and liquefied natural gas facilities.
People & committees
Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] · R–MI
Legislative record
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Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 244.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for a period ending not later than Nov. 20, 2019 for consideration of such provisions of the bill as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(r) of rule X.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-303, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-303, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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