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Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act
9/27/2024, 2:15 PM
Summary of Bill S 5045
Bill 118 s 5045, also known as the Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure the safe and secure transportation of energy resources across the country.
The bill includes provisions that aim to improve the safety of pipelines, railroads, and other modes of transportation used to transport energy resources. It also seeks to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to better respond to potential emergencies related to the transportation of energy.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the transportation of energy resources. This includes requirements for companies to report any incidents or accidents that occur during transportation, as well as provisions for regular inspections and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. Overall, the Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act is focused on ensuring that energy resources are transported in a safe and secure manner, while also promoting transparency and accountability in the transportation industry.
The bill includes provisions that aim to improve the safety of pipelines, railroads, and other modes of transportation used to transport energy resources. It also seeks to enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to better respond to potential emergencies related to the transportation of energy.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the transportation of energy resources. This includes requirements for companies to report any incidents or accidents that occur during transportation, as well as provisions for regular inspections and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. Overall, the Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act is focused on ensuring that energy resources are transported in a safe and secure manner, while also promoting transparency and accountability in the transportation industry.
Congressional Summary of S 5045
Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act
This bill expands the types of activities that are subject to criminal penalties related to damaging or destroying an interstate gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facility.
Under current law, a person who knowingly and willfully damages or destroys a pipeline facility is subject to criminal penalties, including a fine, a prison term of up to 20 years, or both. If a death results from the offense, the person may be imprisoned for any term of years or life.
Under the bill, these criminal penalties also apply to a person who knowingly and willfully
- vandalizes,
- tampers with, or
- disrupts or prevents the operation or construction of the facility.
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Current Status of Bill S 5045
Bill S 5045 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 12, 2024. Bill S 5045 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 12, 2024. Bill S 5045's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of September 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5045
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
30Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
30Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5045
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 5045
Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act
Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify a provision relating to criminal penalties for damaging or destroying pipeline facilities, and for other purposes.
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