I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1484 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mr. Bost (for himself, Mr. Crawford , and Mr. Nehls ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , and the Judiciary , 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 A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a penalty for causing a defect in pipeline infrastructure, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pipeline Sabotage and Accident Prevention Act . 2. Penalty for causing a defect in or disrupting operation of pipeline infrastructure Section 60123 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) Penalty for causing a defect in or disrupting operation of pipeline infrastructure (1) In general A person knowingly and willfully— (A) causing, or threatening to cause, a defect in a pipe, pump, or valve intended to be used or used in any pipeline facility described in subsection (b) that would affect the integrity or safe operation of any such facility shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both; or (B) disrupting the operation of any such facility shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both. (2) Rule of statutory construction Nothing in this subsection abridges the exercise of rights guaranteed under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. .