SENATOR MARKEY AND REPRESENTATIVE TRAHAN TO REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE PIPELINE SAFETY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

SENATOR MARKEY AND REPRESENTATIVE TRAHAN TO REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE PIPELINE SAFETY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

By Office of Senator Ed Markey, United States Senator for Massachusetts (Aug. 20, 2025)

“The Pipeline Accountability Act is the type of action we need from Congress to prevent the kinds of pipeline tragedies we’ve seen in the past,” said Erin Sutherland, Policy & Program Director/Counsel, Pipeline Safety Trust. “The last two years have been the deadliest two-year period for pipelines in nearly 15 years, with pipeline failures claiming 30 lives. By closing safety gaps, improving public transparency, and addressing emerging issues such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen pipelines, it will save lives and safeguard our environment. We’re grateful for Senator Markey’s leadership in making pipeline safety a national priority.”