H.R. 7073Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

1 recorded action303 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Randy K. Weber, Sr. [R-TX-14]
Cosponsors: 4 · 3 Republicans · 1 Democrat
Policy area: Energy
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Latest action: Sep 25, 2024 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

IntroducedJan 22, 2024
Passed the HouseSep 24, 2024
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This bill establishes programs for researching, developing, and demonstrating advanced materials and technologies applicable to pipelines and associated infrastructure, such as liquefied natural gas facilities and liquid fuel storage facilities.

The Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a five-year initiative under which DOE awards financial assistance for carrying out demonstration projects—on low- to mid-technology readiness level subjects—to achieve deployment of technologies that (1) are applicable to pipelines and associated infrastructure; and (2) involve the development of next generation pipeline systems, components, and related technologies. DOE must select projects that (1) best advance research undertaken by DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), and (2) incorporate a range of technology focus areas.

In consultation with DOT and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), DOE must establish a joint research and development program concerning advanced and innovative materials and technologies for pipeline transportation systems. DOE must enter into or update an existing memorandum of understanding with DOT and NIST to administer the joint program.

DOE must also establish a National Pipeline Modernization Center, which must focus on collaborating with industry and stakeholders to coordinate and carry out research, development, and demonstration projects related to commercializing cost-effective products and procedures aligned with the goals and priorities set forth by DOE.

Additionally, NIST must carry out a program of measurement research, development, demonstration, and standardization to (1) ensure the integrity of pipeline facilities; and (2) support pipeline safety, security, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 7073 as reported to House on Sep 20, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 447

House Sep 24, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

373 Yea 41 Nay 18 not voting

Crossed both parties 41 of 414 voting members broke with their own party: 21 Democrats, 20 Republicans.

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Democratic212 members

Republican220 members

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Cosponsors4 · 3 Republicans · 1 Democrat

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 7073 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

DYadira Caraveo [D-CO-08]Original

RFrank D. Lucas [R-OK-03]Original2026 profile

RJay Obernolte [R-CA-23]Original2026 profile

RBrandon Williams [R-NY-22]Joined Mar 19, 2024

Who lobbied on H.R. 707314 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 7073 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: American Gas Association PAC

Budget/Appropriations · Energy/Nuclear · Homeland Security · Transportation +2 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE (AMPP)filed by CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLCIts PAC: Association for Materials Protection & Performance PAC AKA Coatings & Corrosion PAC

Transportation · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace · Defense4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

CENTERPOINT ENERGYIts PAC: Centerpoint Energy, Inc. PAC

Energy/Nuclear · Budget/Appropriations · Homeland Security · Transportation +3 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

COLONIAL PIPELINEfiled by WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

Energy/Nuclear · Transportation4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

DUCTILE IRON PIPE RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONfiled by BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLPIts PAC: Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association PAC

Manufacturing · Budget/Appropriations · Railroads4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

ENBRIDGE (U.S.) INCIts PAC: Enbridge Inc. PAC

Transportation · Energy/Nuclear · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Environment/Superfund +3 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

INTERSTATE NATURAL GAS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAIts PAC: Interstate Natural Gas Association of America PAC

Energy/Nuclear · Clean Air and Water (quality) · Environment/Superfund · Homeland Security +2 more4 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

CMS ENERGY CORPIts PAC: CMS Energy Corp. Employees for Better Government

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Homeland Security · Environment/Superfund · Budget/Appropriations +5 more3 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

ORMAT NEVADA, INC.filed by CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Energy/Nuclear · Natural Resources3 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2024Filing

CARBON UTILIZATION RESEARCH COUNCIL (FORMERLY COAL UTILIZATION RESEARCH COUNCIL)filed by VAN NESS FELDMAN, LLP

Environment/Superfund · Transportation · Budget/Appropriations · Energy/Nuclear +1 more2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024Filing

43 disclosures name this measure. Retrieved from LDA.gov on 2026-10-04. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.