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119-s-2713119th CongressWALLET

American Energy Security Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a new grant program to help publicly owned natural gas utilities modernize distribution pipelines and reduce unintentional leaks and safety incidents. The program would also support equipment or projects that help systems carry alternative energy sources and resilience upgrades.

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  • Families and local residents: Could see fewer leaks and pipeline safety incidents when grants fund repairs, replacements, or upgrades to local systems.
  • Public and municipal utilities: Eligible utilities may apply for grants to repair, rehabilitate, replace pipelines, or buy equipment; no single entity may receive more than 12.5% of a funding round.
  • Disadvantaged communities and workers: The Secretary must consider job creation and benefits to disadvantaged rural or urban communities when selecting projects.
  • Oversight and rules: Projects must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Transportation Secretary must notify congressional committees and provide lists of applications before announcing awards.

*Would authorize $200 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 from general revenues, totaling $800 million authorized.*

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Grants for public gas utilities

This bill would create a grant program for publicly owned natural gas distribution utilities. It would authorize $200 million each year for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, available until expended. Grants could pay to repair, rehabilitate, or replace pipelines, or to buy equipment to reduce leaks, improve safety, and carry alternative fuels. Only utilities owned by a community or municipality could apply. No single recipient could get more than 12.5% of total program funds, and up to 2% of each year’s money could pay administrative costs. Money would have to come from general revenues, not from user fees under section 60301. Projects would need to meet Title VI and NEPA rules, and the Secretary would notify two congressional committees at least three days before announcing awards.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

GA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 9/4/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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