Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB7073

Introduced
1/22/24  
Refer
1/22/24  
Report Pass
3/20/24  

Caption

Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

Impact

The bill is poised to affect state laws surrounding energy management and pipeline operations significantly. Specifically, it establishes a framework for a National Pipeline Modernization Center that will focus on coordinating research and development projects. This initiative will enable collaboration between various entities, including federal agencies, educational institutions, and private companies, ultimately leading to enhanced standards for pipeline operations. The integration of advanced sensor technologies, leak detection systems, and self-repairing materials represents a forward-thinking approach that aims to reduce environmental impacts and increase operational resilience.

Summary

House Bill 7073, known as the Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act, is aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of pipeline systems in the United States. It seeks to improve public-private partnerships while also promoting federal research, development, and demonstration efforts related to pipeline technologies. By authorizing significant funding for innovative projects, the bill endeavors to facilitate the evolution of next-generation pipelines, which may incorporate advanced materials and technologies to enhance safety and performance benchmarks of these critical infrastructures.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HB 7073 is largely positive, with proponents advocating for its potential to modernize existing pipeline infrastructure and enhance public safety. Supporters express optimism regarding the long-term benefits of investing in research and development focused on innovative pipeline technologies, which could drive economic growth and improve energy efficiency. However, there are also concerns about how these advancements may be balanced with environmental considerations and the potential financial impacts on communities reliant on traditional energy infrastructure.

Contention

Despite its supportive framework, HB 7073 has faced some contention related to how effectively it communicates priorities to address environmental impacts. Critics question whether sufficiently rigorous standards will be enforced in terms of safety and ecological protections during the research and developmental phases. Additionally, as the bill is facilitated through public-private partnerships, there are concerns about private sector influence on the direction of federally funded projects and whether community needs will be adequately addressed in this dynamic.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB2613

Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

US HB5090

Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act

US HB3560

National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act

US HB4877

Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act

US HB5457

Carbon Dioxide Removal Research and Development Act of 2023

US HB8665

Supercritical Geothermal Research and Development Act

US HB3559

FAA Research and Development Act of 2023

US HB1326

DOE and USDA Interagency Research ActThis bill requires the Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture to carry out cross-cutting and collaborative research and development activities through the establishment of an interagency agreement.The agencies are authorized to (1) carry out reimbursable agreements in order to maximize research and development effectiveness, and (2) collaborate with other federal agencies. Further, the interagency agreement must require the use of a competitive, merit-reviewed process, which considers applications from federal agencies, national laboratories, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit institutions.Research and development activities may includecollaborative research in a variety of focus areas such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, biofuels and biobased products, grid modernization and security, rural technology development, and wildfire risks and prevention;developing methods to accommodate large voluntary standardized and integrated data sets on agricultural, environmental, supply chain, and economic information;supporting research infrastructure and workforce development; andcollaborative research and development on ways to improve agriculture operations and processing efficiencies, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

US HB1713

DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act

US SB2812

Carbon Dioxide Removal Research and Development Act of 2023

Similar Bills

US HB2613

Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

US HB5090

Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act

US HB7685

IMPACT Act Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act

US HB1534

Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act or the IMPACT ActThis bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a temporary program that supports advanced production of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt.Specifically, the program must support research, development, and commercial application of production processes for low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are more cost-effective, durable, or resource-efficient (i.e., advanced production). The program must particularly focus on carbon capture technologies, energy-efficient processes, research involving novel materials, and other specified technologies and innovative processes.DOE must select entities to implement relevant demonstration projects; eligible entities include government, nonprofit, educational, and private sector entities. DOE may terminate these projects if it determines that sufficient amounts of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are produced through advanced production are commercially available at reasonable prices.The program terminates seven years after the bill is enacted.

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