Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019
United States116th CongressHR-806House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 18, 2019
Summary
Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019 This bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to require fuel containers to include devices that impede flames from entering the container. This requirement applies to flammable, liquid fuel containers of fewer than five gallons that are intended for transport. CPSC may either promulgate a rule or adopt an existing standard. Additionally, CPSC must educate consumers about dangers associated with using or storing such containers near an open flame or a source of ignition. The bill also requires child resistant caps on kerosene and diesel fuel containers. Currently, this only applies to gasoline containers.
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Latest companion bill action
S-1640: Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7727-7728)
House of Representatives
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7727-7728)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Senate