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Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1640| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2020
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Jerry Moran (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
May 23, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 23, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 18, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-806
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 13, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 23, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-235.
Jun 23, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.
  • May 23, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 23, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 18, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-806
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 13, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 23, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-235.


  • June 23, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 116-806: Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthChild safety and welfareConsumer affairsConsumer Product Safety CommissionFiresMotor fuelsProduct safety and quality

Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1640| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2020
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
May 23, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 23, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 18, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-806
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 13, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 23, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-235.
Jun 23, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.
  • May 23, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 23, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 18, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-806
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 13, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 23, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-235.


  • June 23, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Jerry Moran (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 116-806: Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthChild safety and welfareConsumer affairsConsumer Product Safety CommissionFiresMotor fuelsProduct safety and quality