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Ted Cruz: “It guards against risks from pipelines made with composite…”

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Ted Cruz Leads Senate Commerce Committee In Executive Session To Consider Pending Business

Published October 21, 2025 | Video Starts at 01:47

The bill updates safety rules for storage tanks that are currently in use. It lets pipeline operators test new and more modern safety technologies in real world conditions, and It guards against risks from pipelines made with composite materials. The bill also strengthens state call before you dig programs and addresses the safety of hydrogen, natural gas blending and carbon dioxide pipelines. (01:47–01:52)

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