Review - HR 3684 Amendments Submitted – INVEST in America Act

As I mentioned last week the House is currently scheduled to take up HR 3684, the INVEST in America Act this coming week. The House Rules Committee called for amendment submissions last week and 230 amendments have been offered to the revised version of the bill that will be considered. They include four HAZMAT transportation amendments and six cybersecurity amendments. The Rules Committee will meet on Monday to formulate the rule for the consideration of the bill and Tuesday to finalize the list of amendments that will be considered on the floor of the House.

There are two pipeline security amendments reflecting different Committee approaches. They are based upon HR 3078 and HR 3243. The pipeline safety amendment would require a National Academy of Sciences study and report on the threats to pipeline safety due to seismicity. Finally, an amendment would block the bill’s attempt to delay indefinitely the shipment of LNG by rail.

Three amendments would address cybersecurity issues with vehicle charging stations. Two would require reports on connected vehicle and intelligent vehicle cybersecurity issues. Finally, there is an amendment that would authorize DHS to support DOT's development of guidance related to weather disasters, natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and cyberattacks.

For a more detailed look at the amendments and processes, see my article at CFSN Detailed Analysis - https://patrickcoyle.substack.com/p/hr-3684-amendments-submitted - (subscription required).