American Energy Security Act of 2025

This bill would let the U.S. Secretary of Transportation give grants to natural gas distribution pipeline systems owned by communities or municipalities. The grants could be used to repair, rehabilitate, or replace pipelines or to buy equipment, with goals of reducing leaks and safety incidents and handling alternative energy sources. When choosing projects, the Secretary would consider pipeline risk, job creation, benefits to disadvantaged rural or urban communities, and economic impact. No single utility could receive more than 12.5 percent of the total funds. The bill authorizes $200 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, paid from general revenues rather than pipeline user fees.

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Sponsors

• Jon Ossoff Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors