Sarah Daley - Damage Prevention Action Center

21 Jul DPAct Applauds House Energy and Commerce Committee for Passing Pipeline Safety Bill to Make American Communities Safer

Posted at 16:40h in Press Releases

Damage prevention leaders urge full Congress to enact H.R. 9338 to strengthen pipeline safety and buried utilities protection WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted 41–8 to advance H.R. 9338, the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026, to the full House...

Yellow flag labeled "Caution Buried Gas Line" staked in soil

20 Jul Support for H.R. 9338, the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026

Posted at 15:13h in Statements

The Honorable Brett Guthrie Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Frank Pallone Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Guthrie and Ranking Member Pallone: The Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAct) is writing to express its support...

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24 Jun DPAct Urges House Energy & Commerce Committee to Advance Pipeline Act to Make American Communities Safer

Posted at 16:07h in Press Releases

Damage prevention leaders call for Congressional action to strengthen pipeline safety and underground utility protection Washington – Today, the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee held a markup hearing to consider H.R. 9338, the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026. The Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAct) sent a letter...

24 Jun Support for H.R. 9338, the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026

Posted at 12:42h in Statements

The Honorable Brett Guthrie Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Frank Pallone Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Bob Latta Chairman Subcommittee on Energy Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Kathy...

Construction workers in safety gear joining hands in teamwork gesture.

18 Jun DPAct Applauds Louisiana Governor Landry on SB469 Signing to Prevent Infrastructure Damage

Posted at 16:07h in Statements

Louisiana Legislature adopts CGA Best Practices to strengthen underground damage prevention Baton Rouge, La. – On June 9, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill 469, a significant step forward in reducing the risk of damage to the state’s buried utility lines and strengthening protections for...

04 Jun June 4, 2026, Hearing – Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States

Posted at 09:34h in Statements

The Honorable Brett Guthrie Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives The Honorable Richard Hudson Chairman Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives The Honorable Doris Matsui Ranking Member Subcommittee...

14 May Support for Senate Bill 469

Posted at 13:20h in Statements

The Honorable Beth Mizell Chairwoman, Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs P.O. Box 94183 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 The Honorable Robert Allain Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs P.O. Box 94183 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 The Honorable Mark Abraham Member, Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection...

14 May National Leaders Advocate for Critical Infrastructure Protection as Senate Passes Bipartisan PIPELINE Safety Act

Posted at 10:40h in Press Releases

Protecting buried utilities a national imperative against $30 billion in annual damage Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2026) – National infrastructure experts gathered on Capitol Hill this week to address the ongoing challenge of protecting America’s vital underground utilities. This advocacy comes as the U.S. Senate recently passed...

Red and black utility conduits in dirt trench

30 Mar CGA Applauds NULCA Paper on “System Designed to Fail”

Posted at 17:06h in Statements

CGA Applauds NULCA Paper on “System Designed to Fail” Paper and statement call for changes, collaboration on utility damage prevention challenges WASHINGTON – NULCA (the National Utility Locating Contractors Association) today released a new analysis on systemic challenges in the one-call process and preventing damage to buried...

Yellow utility flag labeled "Gas Pipeline" in grassy area

04 Mar Pipeline Safety Authorization Act Can Help Prevent Billions in Damage to Critical Underground Infrastructure

Posted at 13:48h in Press Releases

DPAC letter highlights bipartisan legislation's focus on damage prevention, enforcement and protecting critical underground infrastructure March 4, 2026; Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce held an Energy Subcommittee hearing on the safety of America’s pipelines and energy infrastructure, including discussion...

Author: Sarah Daley