National Defense Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026

Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed—

(1) to create any Federal property interest in any certified infrastructure;

(2) to authorize the Secretary of Defense to direct the operations of any certified infrastructure or to impose operational requirements on the operator beyond those imposed by applicable Federal law;

(3) to preempt any Federal environmental, pipeline safety, or occupational health and safety law applicable to certified infrastructure;

(4) to affect any pending Federal criminal proceeding; or

(5) to limit the authority of a Federal court to issue injunctive relief in an action brought by the United States or the operator to enforce Federal law or protect Federal interests related to certified infrastructure.