H.R. 1484 · 118th Congress
Pipeline Sabotage and Accident Prevention Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mike Bost
- Introduced
- 2023-03-09
- Latest action
- 2023-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Summary
Pipeline Sabotage and Accident Prevention Act
This bill establishes criminal penalties for causing a defect in or disrupting the operation of pipeline infrastructure.
Specifically, the bill prohibits a person from knowingly and willfully
causing or threatening to cause a defect in a pipe, pump, or valve intended to be used in any pipeline facility that would affect the integrity or safe operation of the facility; or disrupting the operation of a pipeline facility. Violators are subject to a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both.