H.R. 3699 · 116th Congress
Pipeline Security Act
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Emanuel Cleaver
- Introduced
- 2019-07-11
- Latest action
- 2019-11-12 · Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-279.
Summary
Pipeline Security Act
This bill revises the duties of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to include securing pipelines and pipeline facilities against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other acts that jeopardize the physical security or cybersecurity of the pipelines or facilities.
Specifically, the bill (1) establishes a pipeline security section within the TSA, and (2) directs the TSA to develop a personnel strategy for enhancing operations within such section.
The TSA must convene not less than two industry days to engage with relevant pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities stakeholders on matters related to the security of pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities.