Subcommittee passes pipeline cybersecurity preparedness bill to improve DOE coordination
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Summary
HR 7272 would direct DOE to run a non‑regulatory program improving coordination among federal agencies, states and the energy sector for pipeline and LNG facility security; the subcommittee adopted the bill by voice vote.
The subcommittee advanced HR 7272, the Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act, forwarding the bill to the full committee following a voice vote.
The vice chair (from Texas) described the bill as establishing a DOE-led nonregulatory program to improve coordination, technical assistance and pilot demonstrations for pipeline and LNG facility security; he emphasized the measure does not create or authorize regulatory authority. Supporters referenced the 2021 Colonial Pipeline incident as an example of fuel infrastructure disruption from cyberattack and urged DOE to leverage sector risk management responsibilities to strengthen coordination.
Members voiced bipartisan support and the chair announced adoption by voice vote. One member asked for her vote to be recorded during the roll call‑style confirmation of the voice vote result; the chair confirmed the ayes and the clerk was authorized to make technical and conforming changes.
