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Last progress July 17, 2025 (5 months ago)
This bill tightens safety rules for compressed gas cylinders made overseas but used to ship hazardous materials in the United States. It limits federal approvals for these foreign manufacturers to one year. A five-year approval is possible only if the maker meets extra conditions, like confirming none of its cylinders are barred from U.S. entry for forced labor concerns, keeping application information accurate, and remaining in good standing .
The bill adds tougher screening, more public transparency, and stronger inspections. Applications must answer new questions about past penalties, unpaid fines, placement on certain government risk lists, and trade orders. The Department of Transportation must post applications for public comment, allow petitions to re-check approvals when concerns arise, and publish an annual online list of approved foreign manufacturers. Inspectors can require records, do random sample testing, order annual inspections when needed, and recover inspection costs. If a company blocks an inspection or lies on required forms, its approval can be suspended or ended .
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Last progress June 10, 2025 (6 months ago)
Introduced on February 11, 2025 by Troy Balderson
