HOUSE 806116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019

Last Action: 9/18/2019

Actions

2019-09-18Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2019-09-17Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-09-17On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7727-7728)
2019-09-17Passed/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)
2019-09-17DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 806.
2019-09-17Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7727-7729)
2019-09-17Ms. Schakowsky moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-09-13Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
2019-09-13Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-207.
2019-09-13Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-207.
2019-07-17Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-07-17Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-07-10Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
2019-07-10Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-06-13Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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CRS Summary

As of 2019-09-17 (53)

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.

Cosponsors (20)

Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
DIANA DEGETTE (D-CO)
ROSA DELAURO (D-CT)
Neal Dunn (R-FL)
ANNA ESHOO (D-CA)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
John Garamendi (D-CA)
David Joyce (R-OH)
Daniel Lipinski (D-IL)
Stephen Lynch (D-MA)
Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Brian Mast (R-FL)
Doris Matsui (D-CA)
Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
DAVID PRICE (D-NC)
TIM RYAN (D-OH)
Jackie Speier (D-CA)
Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)
Eric Swalwell (D-CA)

Subjects

Accidents
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Consumer affairs
Fires
Motor fuels
Product safety and quality

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