This legislation aims to promptly enact a crucial final rule issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) . Specifically, it mandates that the PHMSA rule on "Pipeline Safety: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair" , which was published on January 17, 2025, becomes effective immediately upon the bill's enactment. By doing so, the bill ensures that the safety standards outlined in this rule are implemented without delay, overriding any other legal provisions that might prevent its immediate enforcement. Furthermore, it explicitly allows the Secretary to introduce subsequent updates to these regulations, enabling the establishment of even more stringent safety protections and standards in the future.