PIPE Act of 2016

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Bill Number

HR 4971

Introduced

Apr 15, 2016

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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Topics

Crimes against property Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Oil and gas Pipelines Transportation and Public Works Transportation safety and security

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Summary

Prosecuting Irresponsible Pipeline Explosions Act of 2016 or the PIPE Act of 2016

This bill imposes criminal penalties upon persons who recklessly damage or destroy certain gas pipelines or hazardous liquid pipelines through deliberate indifference to or conscious disregard of the consequences of their conduct.

Actions

May 17, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Apr 22, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Apr 18, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 15, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 15, 2016

Introduced in House

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