Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019

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Bill Number

HR 806

Introduced

Jan 28, 2019

Latest Action

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

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Topics

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

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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.

Actions

Sep 18, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 17, 2019

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 17, 2019

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7727-7728)
Sep 17, 2019

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)
Sep 17, 2019

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 806.
Sep 17, 2019

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7727-7729)
Sep 17, 2019

Ms. Schakowsky moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 13, 2019

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
Sep 13, 2019

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-207.
Jul 17, 2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 17, 2019

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 10, 2019

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jul 10, 2019

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 13, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan 29, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jan 28, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 28, 2019

Introduced in House

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