S. 1017: Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2025-08-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-13):
Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act
This bill expands the types of activities that are subject to criminal penalties related to damaging or destroying an interstate gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facility.
Under current law, a person who knowingly and willfully damages or destroys a pipeline facility is subject to criminal penalties, including a fine, a prison term of up to 20 years, or both. If a death results from the offense, the person may be imprisoned for any term of years or life.
Under the bill, these criminal penalties also apply to a person who knowingly and willfully
- vandalizes,
- tampers with, or
- disrupts or prevents the operation or construction of the facility.
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
| Dan Sullivan | R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
| Todd Young | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
| Deb Fischer | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY 2025-05-05 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH 2025-06-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1017 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1017?
S. 1017 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1017 are available on congress.gov.
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