S. 2276 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
PIPES Act of 2016
S. 2276 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016), the PIPES Act of 2016, became law — introduced on Nov 10, 2015, sponsored by Deb Fischer with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 10, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 114-183
What it does
Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2016 or the PIPES Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill reauthorizes through FY2019 the gas and hazardous liquid pipeline and related programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT), including user fees for underground natural gas storage facility safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) operational expenses, one-call notification…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2016
Sponsor
Deb Fischer (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 10, 2015
- Passed the SenateMar 3, 2016
- Passed the HouseJun 8, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentJun 16, 2016
- Became lawJun 22, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-183. (Jun 22, 2016)
More bills from Deb Fischer in the 114th Congress
Other Transportation and Public Works bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 2353: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015
- H.R. 3236: Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015
- H.R. 2559: To designate the "PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway" in the State of Texas.
- H.R. 720: Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015
- H.R. 3614: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3819: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015
- H.R. 3996: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, Part II
- H.R. 22: FAST Act
- S. 808: Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
- H.R. 4188: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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