Public Law 107-355 · H.R. 3609 · Became law December 17, 2002

Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002

Official title: “To amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance the security and safety of pipelines.”

Earlier name of the bill: “Pipeline Infrastructure Protection To Enhance Security and Safety Act”.

House: without objection · Senate: without objection
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The House passed it without objection on November 15, 2002. No individual votes are recorded.

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