H.R. 5368

119 HR 5368 IH: Pipeline Safety Engagement Act of 2025
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-09-15
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 I  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 5368  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   September 15, 2025   Ms. Strickland  introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committee on  Energy and Commerce , 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   A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to rename the Community Liaison Services within the Office of Pipeline Safety of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration as the Office of Public Engagement, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Pipeline Safety Engagement Act of 2025  .
2.
Office of Public Engagement
(a)
In general
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall rename the Community Liaison Services within the Office of Pipeline Safety of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration as the Office of Public Engagement (hereinafter in this section referred to as the  Office ).
(b)
Duties
The duties of the Office are to—
(1)
proactively engage with pipeline stakeholders, including the public, pipeline operators, public safety organizations, and State, local, and Tribal government officials, to raise awareness of pipeline safety practices;
(2)
promote the adoption and increased use of safety programs and activities;
(3)
inform the public of pipeline safety regulations and best practices; and
(4)
assist the public with inquiries regarding pipeline safety.
(c)
Public access
The Office shall ensure that activities carried out by the Office and information products developed by the Office are accessible to the public.
(d)
Community liaisons
The Office shall incorporate positions known as  community liaisons  under the Community Liaison Services.
(e)
Report
Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of this section.