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- [DPAct Applauds House Energy and Commerce Committee for Passing Pipeline Safety Bill to Make American Communities Safer](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/dpact-applauds-house-energy-and-commerce-committee-for-passing-pipeline-safety-bill-to-make-american-communities-safer/) - 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 via an amendment in the nature of a
- [Support for H.R. 9338, the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/support-for-h-r-9338-the-pipeline-safety-authorization-act-of-2026-2/) - 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
- [Support for H.R. 9338, the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/support-for-h-r-9338-the-pipeline-safety-authorization-act-of-2026/) - 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
- [DPAct Urges House Energy & Commerce Committee to Advance Pipeline Act to Make American Communities Safer](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/dpact-urges-house-energy-commerce-committee-to-advance-pipeline-act-to-make-american-communities-safer/) - 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 encouraging support for the legislation, which is similar
- [DPAct Applauds Louisiana Governor Landry on SB469 Signing to Prevent Infrastructure Damage](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/dpact-applauds-louisiana-governor-landry-on-sb469-signing-to-prevent-infrastructure-damage/) - 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 Louisiana communities, workers and critical underground infrastructure. The
- [June 4, 2026, Hearing - Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/june-4-2026-hearing-where-are-we-examining-positioning-navigation-and-timing-capabilities-in-the-united-states/) - 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
- [Support for Senate Bill 469](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/support-for-senate-bill-469/) - 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 and
- [National Leaders Advocate for Critical Infrastructure Protection as Senate Passes Bipartisan PIPELINE Safety Act](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/national-leaders-advocate-for-critical-infrastructure-protection-as-senate-passes-bipartisan-pipeline-safety-act/) - 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 the bipartisan PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025, marking a
- [CGA Applauds NULCA Paper on “System Designed to Fail”](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/cga-applauds-nulca-paper-on-system-designed-to-fail/) - 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 utility infrastructure. The paper describes how unmapped or
- [Pipeline Safety Authorization Act Can Help Prevent Billions in Damage to Critical Underground Infrastructure](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/pipeline-safety-authorization-act-can-help-prevent-billions-in-damage-to-critical-underground-infrastructure/) - 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 of the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026.
- [Support for the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/support-for-the-pipeline-safety-authorization-act-of-2026/) - The Honorable Brett Guthrie Chairman 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 Frank Pallone Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives
- [DPAC Recommends Use of BEAD Funds Made Available Through Benefit of the Bargain Reforms](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/dpac-recommends-use-of-bead-funds-made-available-through-benefit-of-the-bargain-reforms/) - The Honorable Arielle Roth Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Administrator National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Submitted by request via email to broadbandgrants@ntia.gov Re: DPAC Recommends Use of BEAD Funds Made Available Through Benefit of the Bargain Reforms Dear Administrator Roth and
- [DPAC Recommends Advancing Underground Utility Excavation Damage Prevention Policy to Support Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and Safety](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/dpac-recommends-advancing-underground-utility-excavation-damage-prevention-policy-to-support-drinking-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-and-safety/) - The Honorable Brett Guthrie Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce United States House of Representatives The Honorable Gary Palmer Chairman Subcommittee on Environment 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 Paul Tonko Ranking
- [Proposed Language – Sections 319.010 - 319.050 in the Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/proposed-language-sections-319-010-319-050-in-the-underground-facility-damage-prevention-act/) - The Honorable Jeff Myers Missouri House of Representatives 201 West Capitol Avenue Jefferson City, MO 65101 RE: Proposed Language – Sections 319.010 - 319.050 in the Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act Dear Representative Myers, My name is Sarah Magruder Lyle, and I am the Executive Director of the Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC).
- [Prepared Testimony of Sarah Magruder Lyle, Executive Director, Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC)](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/prepared-testimony-of-sarah-magruder-lyle-executive-director-damage-prevention-action-center-dpac/) - On Behalf of DPAC members Before Ohio Senate Public Utilities Committee Hearing on: House Bill 227: Relating to the time frame required for excavation notification and other modifications to the excavation requirements. Chairman Wilkin, Vice Chair Reineke, Ranking Member DeMora, and members of the Senate Public Utilities Committee, thank you for the opportunity to
- [2025 Year In Review](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/2025-year-in-review/)
- [Support for PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/support-for-pipeline-safety-act-of-2025/) - October 7, 2025 The Honorable Ted Cruz Chairman Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 254 Russell Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Todd Young Chairman Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 554 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Maria Cantwell Ranking Member
- [You Know 911; Here’s the Other Number That Can Prevent Accidents](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/you-know-911-heres-the-other-number-that-can-prevent-accidents/)
- [In Massachusetts, the Dig Safe program is working. Let’s keep it that way | Opinion](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/in-massachusetts-the-dig-safe-program-is-working-lets-keep-it-that-way/)
- [Support for Solutions to Expedite Broadband Permitting](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/support-for-solutions-to-expedite-broadband-permitting/) - September 17, 2025 The Honorable Brett Guthrie Chairman Committee on Energy and Commerce 2125 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Richard Hudson Chairman Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Energy and Commerce 2112 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. Ranking Member Committee on Energy and
- [Support for H.R. 5301 - Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/support-for-h-r-5301-promoting-innovation-in-pipeline-efficiency-and-safety-pipes-act-of-2025/) - September 15, 2025 The Honorable Sam Graves Chairman Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 2165 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Daniel Webster Chairman Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 2184 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Rick Larsen Ranking Member Committee on Transportation
- [As Tennessee grows, more digging may lead to utility damage. Here's how to prevent that](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/as-tennessee-grows-more-digging-may-lead-to-utility-damage-heres-how-to-prevent-that/)
- [Locating Devices Offer New Tech for Different Jobsites](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/locating-devices-offer-new-tech-for-different-jobsites/)
- [Nevada sees rise in utility damage incidents, experts urge 'Call Before You Dig'](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/nevada-sees-rise-in-utility-damage-incidents-experts-urge-call-before-you-dig/)
- [Trenchless Technology- CGA Conference & Expo 2025](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/trenchless-technology-cga-conference-expo-2025/)
- [CGA DIRT Report Highlights Concerning Levels of Damages to Buried Utilities](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/cga-dirt-report-highlights-concerning-levels-of-damages-to-buried-utilities/)
- [Protecting Utah’s communities starts with 3 simple numbers | Opinion](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/protecting-utahs-communities-starts-with-3-simple-numbers-opinion/)
- [In Depth: Missouri adds more accountability regulations for underground digging after fatal house explosion](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/in-depth-missouri-adds-more-accountability-regulations-for-underground-digging-after-fatal-house-explosion/)
- [CGA Applauds Missouri Governor Kehoe at SB133 Signing to Prevent Infrastructure Damage](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/cga-applauds-missouri-governor-kehoe-at-sb133-signing-to-prevent-infrastructure-damage-2/)
- [Early Communication Key for Avoiding Utility Damage, Experts Say](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/early-communication-key-for-avoiding-utility-damage-experts-say/)
- [Leaders Highlight Infrastructure Damage Issue on Capitol Hill](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/leaders-highlight-infrastructure-damage-issue-on-capitol-hill/)
- [Gas explosion that killed Missouri 5-year-old was preventable | Opinion](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/gas-explosion-that-killed-missouri-5-year-old-was-preventable-opinion/)
- [Missouri could enact new standards for underground gas lines after fatal Lexington house explosion](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/missouri-could-enact-new-standards-for-underground-gas-lines-after-fatal-lexington-house-explosion/)
- [NTSB releases final report, recommendations after Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/ntsb-releases-final-report-recommendations-after-pennsylvania-chocolate-factory-explosion/)
- [Data Shows 70% Decline in Trench-Related Worker Fatalities](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/data-shows-70-decline-in-trench-related-worker-fatalities/)
- [DPAC Applauds Missouri Governor Kehoe at SB133 Signing to Prevent Infrastructure Damage](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/cga-applauds-missouri-governor-kehoe-at-sb133-signing-to-prevent-infrastructure-damage/) - Missouri Legislature adopts CGA Best Practices following fatal Lexington, MO gas explosion Jefferson City, MO – Today, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed SB133, intended to reduce the risk of damage to the state’s buried utility lines, the type of incident that caused the fatal April 9 explosion in Lexington. The bill adopts Common Ground Alliance
- [Statement on House Transportation & Infrastructure Member Priorities Hearing](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/statement-on-house-transportation-infrastructure-member-priorities-hearing/) - Damage prevention leaders applaud support for PHMSA funding, NTSB recommendations Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2025)– Today, the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee held its “Member Day” hearing to hear from members of the House of Representatives on transportation and infrastructure priorities in their districts and across America. Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC) Executive Director
- [Support for Paul Roberti to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation’s PHMSA](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/support-for-paul-roberti-to-lead-the-u-s-department-of-transportations-phmsa/) - The Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC) is writing to express its support for President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Mr. Paul Roberti to serve as Administrator of the Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
- [NTSB Issues Report on Fatal Pennsylvania Explosion, Recommends CGA Best Practice](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/ntsb-issues-report-on-fatal-pennsylvania-explosion-recommends-cga-best-practice/) - Agency report proposes nationwide adoption of CGA Best Practices to prevent damage, injuries and fatalities Washington, D.C. (April 9, 2025) – Yesterday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report on the 2023 explosion at the Palmer Chocolate factory. The incident claimed seven lives at the Pennsylvania facility, in part due to inadequate
- [NTSB Releases Initial Report on Fatal Lexington, MO Gas Explosion](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/ntsb-releases-initial-report-on-fatal-lexington-mo-gas-explosion/) - Missouri Senate adopts CGA Best Practices the following day to prevent damage, injuries and fatalities Lexington, MO (May 6, 2025) – Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its initial report on the April 9 gas line explosion that claimed the life of 5-year-old Alistair Lamb and injured his family. The NTSB has been investigating the
- [CGA CEO Sarah Magruder Lyle Statement to U.S. House Pipelines & HAZMAT Subcommittee](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/cga-ceo-sarah-magruder-lyle-statement-to-u-s-house-pipelines-hazmat-subcommittee/) - CGA CEO outlines how GIS mapping can prevent excavation damage, enhance efficiency and protect critical pipeline infrastructure. Read the full statement here.
- [DPAC Executive Director Sarah K. Magruder Lyle Issues Statement Congratulating Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/dpac-executive-director-sarah-k-magruder-lyle-issues-statement-congratulating-secretary-of-transportation-sean-duffy/) - Sarah Magruder Lyle of DPAC backs DOT Secretary Duffy’s leadership and highlights shared goals for infrastructure safety. Discover more in the full statement.
- [DPAC Executive Director Sarah K. Magruder Lyle Issues Statement Congratulating Elected Leaders](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/dpac-executive-director-sarah-k-magruder-lyle-issues-statement-congratulating-elected-leaders/) - DPAC's Sarah Magruder Lyle congratulates elected leaders, including Trump and Vance, for pledging to secure underground infrastructure. Read full statement now!
- [Industry Leaders Launch Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC)](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/industry-leaders-launch-damage-prevention-action-center/) - DPAC is launched by industry leaders to update damage prevention laws using proven data and research. See how this initiative safeguards utilities.
- [Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC) Makes Debut Appearance at NCSL](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/damage-prevention-action-center-dpac-makes-debut-appearance-at-ncsl/) - DPAC makes its first appearance at NCSL to support stronger policies protecting underground infrastructure and improving public safety.
- [National Leaders on Capitol Hill Highlight $30 Billion Infrastructure Damage Issue](https://damagepreventionactioncenter.com/national-leaders-on-capitol-hill-highlight-30-billion-infrastructure-damage-issue/) - Buried utilities are damaged nearly 200,000 times each year across America Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2025) – National experts held a press conference Wednesday in the Hart Senate Office Building, highlighting solutions to the $30 billion in annual damage to critical buried infrastructure across America. Leaders from the Damage Prevention Action Center (DPAC) – the

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