Innovative and Safe Hydrogen Transportation Act
This bill requires the Transportation Secretary to study the safety and feasibility of using composite materials for pipelines transporting hydrogen (including blended with natural gas) within 18 months. The study must assess available materials, existing test data, and relevant standards, with public input through meetings and a 60-day comment period. After the study, the Secretary must initiate rulemaking to potentially allow these composite pipelines. It directly affects pipeline developers, the hydrogen industry, and the Department of Transportation, but does not change current regulations - only sets the process for future safety standards.
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Introduced Oct 7, 2025
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Oct 7, 2025
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Jerry Moran
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