1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Pipeline Jobs and Safety Act of 2017 . 2. American steel Section 60102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (q) American steel (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe minimum safety standards requiring that any pipeline subject to this chapter that is constructed or replaced after such date of enactment be made of steel that— (A) is produced in the United States; and (B) originates from iron ore and taconite mined and processed in the United States. (2) Use of recycled materials For purposes of this subsection, steel that is recycled in the United States shall be considered to be steel described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) if the recycled materials are combined with iron ore and taconite mined and processed in the United States. (3) Waivers (A) In general In prescribing safety standards under this subsection, the Secretary shall permit a waiver of the requirements of paragraph (1) to the extent that the Secretary determines such a waiver is necessary based on the estimate prepared under subparagraph (B). (B) Annual demand and supply estimate The Secretary shall prepare annually an estimate of— (i) the amount of steel likely to be needed to be produced to meet the requirements of paragraph (1)