{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://weber.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1475", "Rep. Weber Introduces the Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act", "2022-11-17", "2022", "2022-11", "Republican", "House", "TX", "Randy K. Weber, Sr.", "W000814", "weber.house.gov", "weber", "https://weber.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. - Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Energy Ranking Member U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) was joined by Ranking Member Frank Lucas and other Science Committee Republicans to introduce a bill that will improve America\u2019s pipeline infrastructure for current and future energy sources.\n\nThe Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act will improve interagency coordination on pipeline research, development, and demonstration and help translate laboratory discoveries into technologies that can be commercialized and deployed by industry. The bill establishes a demonstration initiative for basic research conducted by the Department of Energy and Department of Transportation on projects related to pipeline performance, safety, and integrity. It also codifies a joint research and development program between the Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Lastly, the legislation directs the Department of Energy to establish a National Pipeline Modernization Center, which will serve as a collaboration hub for industry to understand and assist the research efforts of these agencies.\n\n\u201cPipeline infrastructure is extremely important, not only to Texas\u2019 14th Congressional District, but for our entire country. It is critical we invest in research and development to ensure the proper improvements and upgrades are made,\u201d said Rep. Weber. \u201cOur pipelines are the safest way to transport energy. Many pipelines run through Texas, bringing fuel and feedstock to a variety of consumers, including homeowners, businesses, and power plants. Let\u2019s not forget that the United States has the largest network of pipelines in the world, and that is why this bill is so critically important.\u201d\n\n\u201cPipelines are an essential component of America\u2019s energy infrastructure. Without the three million miles of pipelines crisscrossing our country, we wouldn\u2019t be able to connect Americans with our supply of clean natural gas,\u201d Ranking Member Lucas said. \"As we continue to innovate and expand newer energy sources like captured carbon and hydrogen, it\u2019s critical that we have pipelines in place that can safely and efficiently transport these fuels as well. I appreciate Rep. Weber\u2019s work to support the research and development necessary to ensure our pipelines are operating at their peak not just for current natural gas supplies, but also for the future of American energy development.\"\n\n\u201cU.S. energy independence is critical to create jobs, lower costs of fuel and utilities, strengthen our domestic resources and ensure we do not have to rely on adversaries to fuel our country. We must improve our energy pipelines to keep our communities running,\u201d said Rep. Kim. \u201cThe Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act is a commonsense bill to improve energy infrastructure, boost American innovation and secure our supply chains. I\u2019ll keep fighting for U.S. energy independence.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor America to have a thriving energy future, we need to renew our energy infrastructure and ensure that aging energy transportation systems don\u2019t stand in our way. Our Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act will help ensure important modernizations are implemented rapidly to keep our energy infrastructure strong,\u201d said Rep. Obernolte.\n\n\u201cAs a steadfast advocate for American energy independence, I am pleased to cosponsor this important legislation in support of our nation\u2019s pipelines,\u201d said Rep. Babin. \u201cThe United States has the largest network of energy pipelines in the world, and it is critical that we continue to modernize our infrastructure. This bill will help ensure our pipelines operate at peak performance while prioritizing safety and innovation.\u201d\n\n\u201cEnsuring America\u2019s energy independence means maintaining the pipeline infrastructure we already have in place and supporting the research and development required to improve that infrastructure to accommodate new energy sources,\u201d said Rep. Carey. \u201cWe in Congress must do all we can to maintain America\u2019s energy production and independence and I believe Rep. Weber\u2019s Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act does just that.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:24:37Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://weber.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1475"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.2947811521589756, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}