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S.2469: METHANE Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 12, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 12, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 12, 2019
Bill Summary
Methane Emissions from Transmission Harm American Neighborhoods and the Environment Act or the METHANE Act This bill requires operators of distribution pipelines to use advanced leak detection technology to detect and repair leaking pipelines, including high sensitivity methane detectors mounted on a vehicle or aircraft that is equipped with global positioning system technology. The bill also requires operators to report to the Department of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 12, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Sept. 12, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Udall (D-N.M.) |