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Public Law113th CongressTransportation and Public Works
H.R. 2576Became Law

To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify requirements relating to the availability of pipeline safety regulatory documents, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 9, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Revises certain minimum pipeline safety standards requirements to delay from January 3, 2012, to January 3, 2015, the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) issue a regulation that incorporates by reference any pipeline safety regulatory documents or portions only if such documents are made available to the public, free of charge, on an Internet website.

Eliminates the prohibition against issuing guidance unless such requirements are met.

Eliminates also the restriction that such documents be made available to the public only on the Internet.

What just happenedAug 9, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-30.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10](R-CA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Referred in SenateJul 17, 2013
  • Engrossed in HouseJul 16, 2013
  • Reported in HouseJul 16, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2013
  • Public LawAug 10, 2013
  1. Aug 9, 2013President

    Became Public Law No: 113-30.

  2. Aug 9, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-30.

  3. Aug 9, 2013President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 9, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 6, 2013Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 6, 2013President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Aug 2, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Aug 1, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Aug 1, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Aug 1, 2013Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6257)

  11. Aug 1, 2013Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6257)

  12. Jul 17, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  13. Jul 16, 2013FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Jul 16, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 354). (text: CR H4495)

  15. Jul 16, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 2 (Roll no. 354).(text: CR H4495)

  16. Jul 16, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4501-4502)

  17. Jul 16, 2013FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  18. Jul 16, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2576.

  19. Jul 16, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4495-4501)

  20. Jul 16, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  21. Jul 16, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.

  22. Jul 16, 2013DischargeH12300

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

  23. Jul 16, 2013Committee5500

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

  24. Jul 16, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-152, Part I.

  25. Jul 16, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-152, Part I.

  26. Jul 10, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  27. Jul 10, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  28. Jul 10, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.

  29. Jul 5, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

  30. Jul 1, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

  31. Jun 28, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  32. Jun 28, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  33. Jun 28, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  34. Jun 28, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 9, 201349

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Revises certain minimum pipeline safety standards requirements to delay from January 3, 2012, to January 3, 2015, the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) issue a regulation that incorporates by reference any pipeline safety regulatory documents or portions only if such documents are made available to the public, free of charge, on an Internet website.

Eliminates the prohibition against issuing guidance unless such requirements are met.

Eliminates also the restriction that such documents be made available to the public only on the Internet.

Passed Senate without amendmentAug 1, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Revises certain minimum pipeline safety standards requirements to delay from January 3, 2012, to January 3, 2015, the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) issue a regulation that incorporates by reference any pipeline safety regulatory documents or portions only if such documents are made available to the public, free of charge, on an Internet website.

Eliminates the prohibition against issuing guidance unless such requirements are met.

Eliminates also the restriction that such documents be made available to the public only on the Internet.

Passed House without amendmentJul 16, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Revises certain minimum pipeline safety standards requirements to delay from January 3, 2012, to January 3, 2015, the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) issue a regulation that incorporates by reference any pipeline safety regulatory documents or portions only if such documents are made available to the public, free of charge, on an Internet website.

Eliminates the prohibition against issuing guidance unless such requirements are met.

Eliminates also the restriction that such documents be made available to the public only on the Internet.

Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2013

Revises certain minimum pipeline safety standards requirements to delay from January 3, 2012, to January 3, 2015, the requirement that the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) issue a regulation that incorporates by reference any pipeline safety regulatory documents or portions only if such documents are made available to the public, free of charge, on an Internet website.

Eliminates the prohibition against issuing guidance unless such requirements are met.

Eliminates also the restriction that such documents be made available to the public only on the Internet.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify requirements relating to the availability… — Informed