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Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1182| House 
| Updated: 6/10/2025
Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (4)
David J. Taylor (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Tony Wied (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to enhance safety and oversight for foreign manufacturers of cylinders (FMOCs) used in transporting hazardous materials within the United States. It directs the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate new regulations governing the approval process for these manufacturers. Approvals will generally be for a maximum of one year, though a five-year approval may be granted to FMOCs that attest to not being prohibited from U.S. entry, certify accurate information, and demonstrate three years of compliance with relevant regulations, thus being considered "in good standing." The bill introduces several new requirements for FMOC applications, mandating that applicants answer specific questions about their compliance history, including past monetary penalties, payment delinquencies, and listings on various government watchlists. The Secretary may deny applications based on the responses to these questions. Furthermore, the legislation requires public notification and a 30-day comment period for all FMOC approval applications, increasing transparency in the process. To bolster enforcement, the Act allows for the suspension or termination of an FMOC's approval if they obstruct inspections or knowingly misrepresent information provided to the Secretary. It also mandates the creation of a process for interested parties to request a reevaluation of FMOC approvals based on evidence of inaccuracies, changes, or fraudulent attestations. Finally, the bill strengthens foreign inspection protocols by requiring annual inspections for good cause, clarifying that refusal leads to a loss of "in good standing" status, and allowing for the recovery of all associated inspection costs.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2559
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3404
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2023
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Feb 26, 2025
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
Feb 26, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 26, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 5, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
Jun 5, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-141.
Jun 9, 2025
Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2552-2554)
Jun 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1182.
Jun 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553)
Jun 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553)
Jun 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2320
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2559
    Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3404
    Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2023


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • February 26, 2025
    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged


  • February 26, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 26, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • June 5, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.


  • June 5, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-141.


  • June 9, 2025
    Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • June 9, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2552-2554)


  • June 9, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1182.


  • June 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553)


  • June 9, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553)


  • June 9, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 10, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2320
    Introduced in Senate

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-2320: Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of TransportationForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesIndustrial facilitiesManufacturingOil and gasTransportation safety and security

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1182| House 
| Updated: 6/10/2025
This legislation aims to enhance safety and oversight for foreign manufacturers of cylinders (FMOCs) used in transporting hazardous materials within the United States. It directs the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate new regulations governing the approval process for these manufacturers. Approvals will generally be for a maximum of one year, though a five-year approval may be granted to FMOCs that attest to not being prohibited from U.S. entry, certify accurate information, and demonstrate three years of compliance with relevant regulations, thus being considered "in good standing." The bill introduces several new requirements for FMOC applications, mandating that applicants answer specific questions about their compliance history, including past monetary penalties, payment delinquencies, and listings on various government watchlists. The Secretary may deny applications based on the responses to these questions. Furthermore, the legislation requires public notification and a 30-day comment period for all FMOC approval applications, increasing transparency in the process. To bolster enforcement, the Act allows for the suspension or termination of an FMOC's approval if they obstruct inspections or knowingly misrepresent information provided to the Secretary. It also mandates the creation of a process for interested parties to request a reevaluation of FMOC approvals based on evidence of inaccuracies, changes, or fraudulent attestations. Finally, the bill strengthens foreign inspection protocols by requiring annual inspections for good cause, clarifying that refusal leads to a loss of "in good standing" status, and allowing for the recovery of all associated inspection costs.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2559
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3404
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2023
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Feb 26, 2025
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
Feb 26, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 26, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 5, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
Jun 5, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-141.
Jun 9, 2025
Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 9, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2552-2554)
Jun 9, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1182.
Jun 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553)
Jun 9, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553)
Jun 9, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2320
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2559
    Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3404
    Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2023


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • February 26, 2025
    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged


  • February 26, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • February 26, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • June 5, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.


  • June 5, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-141.


  • June 9, 2025
    Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • June 9, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2552-2554)


  • June 9, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1182.


  • June 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553)


  • June 9, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553)


  • June 9, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 10, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2320
    Introduced in Senate
Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (4)
David J. Taylor (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Tony Wied (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-2320: Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of TransportationForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesIndustrial facilitiesManufacturingOil and gasTransportation safety and security