The Pipeline Security Act was first introduced in 2019, but it did not receive a vote. Now, following the recent ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, which had a significant impact, the bill was reintroduced.

The bipartisan pipeline security legislation would ensure that the roles of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which has been the primary agency responsible for securing pipelines, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are clarified and they are fully empowered for securing pipelines and pipeline facilities.