To require compliant flame mitigation devices to be used on portable fuel containers for flammable liquid fuels, and for other purposes.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-207.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-207.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
Ms. Schakowsky moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7727-7729)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 806.
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)
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.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.