H.R. 806: Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019
CBO Score
$3 million
Documentation
Date of Report
Wed September 18th, 2019
CBO Report Details
Legislation Details
116th Congress
To require compliant flame mitigation devices to be used on portable fuel containers for flammable liquid fuels, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson — D — CA
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...
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