Bills · HR 1182
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1182Civil actions and liabilityDepartment of Transportation
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 11· LAST ACTION JUN 10
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to enhance safety in the transportation of hazardous materials across the United States. If foreign-made gas cylinders carrying dangerous substances are not properly manufactured or maintained, they pose significant risks to communities, first responders, and the environment in the event of an accident. By strengthening oversight and accountability for foreign manufacturers, the bill seeks to reduce the likelihood of such incidents.
If this bill becomes law, consumers and the public could have greater confidence in the safety of goods transported in these cylinders, and U.S. businesses might see a reduction in risks associated with using potentially substandard equipment. If it doesn't become law, the current approval process for foreign cylinder manufacturers, which some argue is not robust enough, would remain in place, potentially leaving gaps in oversight and safety measures for hazardous material transport.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to set a maximum 1-year approval period for foreign cylinder manufacturers, unless they meet strict criteria for a 5-year approval.
This provision increases accountability and requires more frequent review of foreign manufacturers, ensuring ongoing compliance with safety standards.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the DOT to suspend or terminate a manufacturer's approval if they obstruct inspections or knowingly provide false information.
This gives the DOT stronger enforcement tools to ensure transparency and compliance, preventing companies from hiding unsafe practices.
PROVISION 03
Requires the DOT to publish foreign manufacturers' applications online for 30 days to allow public comments before approval.
This increases transparency and provides an opportunity for interested parties, including competitors or safety advocates, to voice concerns or provide relevant information.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that foreign manufacturers answer specific questions about their past compliance, financial penalties, and associations with certain foreign lists as part of their application.
This allows the DOT to gather crucial background information on applicants, helping to identify potential risks or problematic entities before approval.
PROVISION 05
Directs the DOT to publish and annually update a public list of all approved foreign manufacturers of cylinders and their approval durations.
This provides clear information to businesses and the public about which foreign manufacturers are approved to supply cylinders for hazardous materials in the U.S.
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ACTION TIMELINE
15 EVENTSJUN 10
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
JUN 9
Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
JUN 9
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2552-2554)
JUN 9
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1182.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1182
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 11, 2025
Last actionJun 10, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2025
House BillHR 1182Civil actions and liabilityDepartment of Transportation
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 10, 2025
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
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