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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Last progress June 12, 2025 (8 months ago)
Introduced on June 12, 2025 by Eric Burlison
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to exempt propane tanks with up to 126,000 pounds of propane from coverage under the Chemical Facility Anti‑Terrorism Standards (CFATS). The Department of Homeland Security must take whatever actions are necessary to carry out that exemption under the Homeland Security Act definition of CFATS.
The Secretary of Homeland Security must take such actions as may be necessary to exempt from any CFATS regulation any propane tank with a capacity of up to 126,000 pounds of propane.
Primary affected parties are owners, operators, and distributors of propane who store propane in tanks at or below 126,000 pounds; they would see reduced regulatory obligations and compliance costs because CFATS security requirements would no longer apply to those tanks. DHS and CFATS implementers must update rules, inventories, guidance, and enforcement processes to reflect the exemption. Local emergency planners and first responders could see changes in facility security posture and may need to adjust response plans if CFATS‑driven security measures are removed. The exemption may raise concerns among security and public‑safety stakeholders about potential increased risk at large propane storage sites, while industry stakeholders will likely view it as regulatory relief. The provision is narrowly focused and does not create new funding obligations or broader programmatic changes.