HR 8050·Federal·house
Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline Tragedies Act
In CommitteeFiled Mar 24, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D)
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Mar 25, 2026
Summary
The bill orders owners and operators of gas distribution pipelines to assess their systems for Aldyl‑A polyethylene piping and to report the total mileage found. It limits the assessment to non‑excavation methods and expands safety program definitions to include historic plastic pipes with known safety issues. The goal is to identify and mitigate risks from aging plastic pipelines.
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