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Cassidy Introduces Legislation to Keep Louisiana Gas Pipelines Safe and Secure

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) has introduced the American Energy Security Act of 2025 to reauthorize the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program. This program provides grants for natural gas distribution pipeline infrastructure safety and modernization, with a focus on strengthening Louisiana's pipeline system. Since its inception, Louisiana has received $95 million in funding for pipeline infrastructure safety and modernization. The legislation aims to enhance the country's energy security by modernizing and improving the safety of its pipeline infrastructure.

Key Takeaways:

  • The American Energy Security Act of 2025 aims to reauthorize the PHMSA's NGDISM Grant Program, which provides grants for natural gas distribution pipeline infrastructure safety and modernization.
  • The program has allocated $95 million to Louisiana since its inception, with a focus on replacing aging, leak-prone pipelines and improving safety and reliability.
  • Senator Bill Cassidy was joined by Senator Jon Ossoff in introducing the legislation, highlighting the bipartisan effort to prioritize energy security and safety.
  • The program has funded projects in various Louisiana parishes, including Donaldsonville, East Feliciana Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, and others.
  • Dr. Cassidy emphasized the importance of strengthening the country's pipeline system, stating, "America and the world run on Louisiana natural gas."
  • The legislation aims to improve the safety and reliability of the country's pipeline infrastructure, reducing methane emissions and enhancing energy security.

Statistics:

  • $95 million in funding has been allocated to Louisiana for pipeline infrastructure safety and modernization since the program's inception.
  • $52.7 million was allocated for projects in Donaldsonville, West Feliciana Parish, East Feliciana Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, and other locations.
  • $27.4 million was allocated for projects in Donaldsonville, Morgan, Alexandria, Carencro, Woodsworth, Montpelier, and East Feliciana Parish.
  • $14.9 million was allocated for projects in Colfax, Plaquemine, Elizabeth, Morganza, Patterson, Montgomery, Washington, Moreauville, and Basile.

Sources:

  • Cassidy, B. (2023). Cassidy Introduces Legislation to Keep Louisiana Gas Pipelines Safe and Secure. Retrieved from https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cassidy-introduces-legislation-to-keep-louisiana-gas-pipelines-safe-and-secure/
  • PHMSA. (2023). Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program. Retrieved from https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/grants-program/ngdism

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