Offshore Pipeline Safety Act

Hozzl · 2025-07-02T18:20:36Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3948 Offshore Pipeline Safety Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/2/2025, 6:20 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3948

H.R. 3948, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 12, 2025, aims to mandate the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement to enhance, complete, and execute revised regulations concerning offshore oil and gas pipelines. The bill seeks to tackle persistent challenges in maintaining active pipeline integrity, as well as managing safety and environmental concerns during decommissioning processes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3948

Bill HR 3948 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2025. Bill HR 3948 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2025. Bill HR 3948's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of June 12, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3948

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Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3948

To require the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement to further develop, finalize, and implement updated regulations for offshore oil and gas pipelines to address long-standing limitations regarding its ability to ensure active pipeline integrity and address safety and environmental risks associated with decommissioning, and for other purposes.