Chairman Fischer Examines PHMSA, Pipeline Safety

Statement

This afternoon, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) chaired the ninth hearing of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security. Today's hearing was the committee's second on the safe inspection and management of our nation's pipeline network. Senator Fischer released the following statement after concluding this afternoon's hearing:

"America's pipelines move critical energy resources to homes and businesses across Nebraska and throughout the country. Today, we heard from industry stakeholders on best practices and the challenges facing our pipeline infrastructure. While our pipelines have been lauded as the safest way to transport energy, Congress must continue robust oversight over this important network. I look forward to continuing this open dialogue as the committee moves to consider bipartisan pipeline safety legislation in the weeks to come."

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