Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act
Reported from committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Apr 29, 2025
What it does
The Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act would establish a demonstration initiative and joint research program within the Department of Energy to advance next-generation pipeline technologies, including advanced materials, leak detection, cybersecurity, and alternative fuel compatibility, through competitive financial assistance to eligible entities such as universities, national labs, nonprofits, and private companies. The bill authorizes $45 million in FY 2026 and $50 million annually from FY 2027 to FY 2030, with coordination required across DOE, DOT, and NIST to avoid duplication and leverage existing infrastructure. It prioritizes regional and technological diversity,…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.