Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Legislative Hearing on the Reauthorization of PHMSA

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled America's Energy Infrastructure: Authorizing Pipeline Safety.

"America's pipelines are the safest and most cost-effective mode of transportation for the oil, natural gas, and numerous other energy products our communities and manufacturers need," said Chairmen Guthrie and Latta. "This hearing will provide the opportunity to examine legislation to reauthorize the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) pipeline safety program. Ensuring these pipelines remain operational, safe, and dependable is vital to meeting our nation's energy demand, securing our grid, and lowering costs for hardworking American families."

Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled America's Energy Infrastructure: Authorizing Pipeline Safety.

WHAT: Subcommittee on Energy hearing to discuss legislation to reauthorize PHMSA.

DATE: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

This hearing will focus on the following bill:

• H.R. ____, Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Seth Ricketts with the Committee staff at [email protected]. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Ben Mullany at [email protected].

###