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H.R. 1182 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
5 members · Left 1 · Center 0 · Right 4 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Balderson, Troy (R-OH) (Introduced 02/11/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.46 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 5 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/10/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/11/2025)
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025
This bill expands the application, testing, and inspection requirements for a foreign manufacturer of cylinders used for transporting hazardous materials in the United States (e.g., compressed gas cylinders).
Current regulations require a foreign manufacturer to apply for approval from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) for testing such cylinders outside of the United States. The bill requires that, to obtain an approval, a foreign manufacturer must answer in their application specified questions, including whether the manufacturer is or has been subject to various civil or criminal penalties.
Further, DOT must establish a process for any interested party to request a reevaluation of an approval for a foreign manufacturer's cylinders to review the accuracy and safety of the manufacturer's actions.
DOT must also revise the foreign inspection regulations to
The bill limits an approval to one year; however, DOT may extend an approval for five years for a manufacturer who meets certain requirements.
On an annual basis, DOT must publish a list of approved foreign manufacturers of cylinders on the PHMSA website.
119 HR 1182 EH: Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1182
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations relating to the approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025.
2.Regulation of foreign manufacturers of cylinders used in transporting hazardous materials (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)CylinderThe term cylinder means any cylinder specified under any of sections 178.36 through 178.68 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (2)Foreign manufacturer of cylinders; fmocThe term foreign manufacturer of cylinders or FMOC means an entity that manufactures cylinders outside of the United States that are intended to be represented, marked, certified, or sold as qualified for use in transporting a hazardous material in commerce in the United States. (3)In good standingThe term in good standing, with respect to an FMOC, means that the FMOC— (A)is approved by the Secretary pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and (B)has demonstrated 3 years of compliance with— (i)part 107 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); and (ii)chapter 51 of title 49, United States Code. (4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation. (b)Approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders (1)In generalThe Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that an approval provided to an FMOC pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), shall be for a period of not longer than 1 year, except as provided under paragraph (2). (2)5-year approvalThe Secretary may provide a 5-year approval of an FMOC pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), if the following requirements are met: (A)The FMOC attests that none of the cylinders made by the FMOC are prohibited from entry to the United States under section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307). (B)The FMOC certifies that— (i)the information provided pursuant to subsection (e) is accurate; and (ii)the FMOC has a proactive responsibility to inform the Secretary if any such information materially changes. (C)The Secretary determines that the FMOC is in good standing. (3)Facility inspections (A)Definition of obstructsIn this paragraph, the term obstructs means taking actions that are known, or reasonably should be known, to prevent, hinder, or impede an inspection. (B)PenaltiesThe Secretary may suspend or terminate an approval of an FMOC if the FMOC obstructs or prevents the Secretary from carrying out an inspection under section 107.807(c) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (4)Interaction with other statutes, agreements, regulationsNothing in this section may be construed to prevent the harmonization of cylinder standards otherwise authorized by law. (5)Other cause for suspension or terminationThe Secretary may suspend or terminate an approval of an FMOC on determination that the FMOC knowingly or intentionally misrepresented responses to the Secretary required by law, including under subsection (e). (c)Reevaluation by request for related violations (1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to establish a process, as determined by the Secretary, for any interested party to request a reevaluation of the approval of FMOC cylinders under section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), to review the accuracy and safety of the actions of the FMOC. (2)Petition for reevaluationThe regulations promulgated under paragraph (1) shall allow an interested party to file a petition if that party has evidence of inaccurate, changed, or fraudulent attestations or responses made by an FMOC to the Secretary under subsection (e). (d)Notice and comment for applications by foreign manufacturers of cylindersOn receipt of an application for approval under section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), the Secretary shall— (1)timely publish notification of the application on the website of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; and (2)provide 30 days for public comment on the application prior to approval. (e)Additional questions To ensure safety and compliance with dot processes (1)Additional questionsThe Secretary shall require, as part of an application for approval pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), that the applicant answer the following questions: (A)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, has ever been subject to a civil monetary penalty under title 49, United States Code, relating to any actions carried out as an approved FMOC or during the application for approval under that section. (B)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, has been delinquent in the payment of any civil monetary penalties or other fines or fees under title 49, United States Code. (C)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is subject to the Do Not Pay Initiative established under section 3354 of title 31, United States Code, as of the date of the application. (D)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is listed in the Military End User List of the Department of Commerce as of the date of the application. (E)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is identified by the Department of Defense as an entity listed under section 1237 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; Public Law 105–261) as of the date of application. (F)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, has been found guilty of a criminal penalty or assessed a civil penalty under section 1760 of division A of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (50 U.S.C. 4819). (G)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is subject to a final antidumping or countervailing duty order from the Department of Commerce as of the date of application. (2)Denial of applicationThe Secretary may deny under section 107.709 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), an application for approval under section 107.807 of that title (or a successor regulation) based on the responses to the questions required under paragraph (1). (f)Foreign manufacturers listing approvalsNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall publish and maintain on the website of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration a list of approved foreign manufacturers of cylinders and the duration of those approvals. (g)Authorizing foreign inspectionsNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise section 107.807(d) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations— (1)to require that in any case in which the Secretary determines there is good cause, an inspection under that section shall be carried out annually for such duration as the Secretary determines appropriate; (2)to specify that a refusal of inspection under that section shall result in a loss of the status of in good standing; (3)to allow the Secretary to request, at the discretion of the Secretary— (A)production of test and production records; and (B)random sample testing; and (4)to allow for the recovery of all associated costs of foreign inspections to include travel, time, and other costs, as determined by the Secretary. Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
105 HR 1182 IH: Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1182IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 11, 2025Mr. Balderson (for himself, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, and Mr. Taylor) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo require the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations relating to the approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025.2.Regulation of foreign manufacturers of cylinders used in transporting hazardous materials(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CylinderThe term cylinder means any cylinder specified under any of sections 178.36 through 178.68 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).(2)Foreign manufacturer of cylinders; fmocThe term foreign manufacturer of cylinders or FMOC means an entity that manufactures cylinders outside of the United States that are intended to be represented, marked, certified, or sold as qualified for use in transporting a hazardous material in commerce in the United States.(3)In good standingThe term in good standing, with respect to an FMOC, means that the FMOC—(A)is approved by the Secretary pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and(B)has demonstrated 3 years of compliance with—(i)part 107 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); and(ii)chapter 51 of title 49, United States Code.(4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation.(b)Approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders(1)In generalThe Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that an approval provided to an FMOC pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), shall be for a period of not longer than 1 year, except as provided under paragraph (2).(2)5-year approvalThe Secretary may provide a 5-year approval of an FMOC pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), if the following requirements are met:(A)The FMOC attests that none of the cylinders made by the FMOC are prohibited from entry to the United States under section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307).(B)The FMOC certifies that—(i)the information provided pursuant to subsection (e) is accurate; and(ii)the FMOC has a proactive responsibility to inform the Secretary if any such information materially changes.(C)The Secretary determines that the FMOC is in good standing.(3)Facility inspections(A)Definition of obstructsIn this paragraph, the term obstructs means taking actions that are known, or reasonably should be known, to prevent, hinder, or impede an inspection.(B)PenaltiesThe Secretary may suspend or terminate an approval of an FMOC if the FMOC obstructs or prevents the Secretary from carrying out an inspection under section 107.807(c) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).(4)Interaction with other statutes, agreements, regulationsNothing in this section may be construed to prevent the harmonization of cylinder standards otherwise authorized by law.(5)Other cause for suspension or terminationThe Secretary may suspend or terminate an approval of an FMOC on determination that the FMOC knowingly or intentionally misrepresented responses to the Secretary required by law, including under subsection (e).(c)Reevaluation by request for related violations(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to establish a process, as determined by the Secretary, for any interested party to request a reevaluation of the approval of FMOC cylinders under section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), to review the accuracy and safety of the actions of the FMOC.(2)Petition for reevaluationThe regulations promulgated under paragraph (1) shall allow an interested party to file a petition if that party has evidence of inaccurate, changed, or fraudulent attestations or responses made by an FMOC to the Secretary under subsection (e).(d)Notice and comment for applications by foreign manufacturers of cylindersOn receipt of an application for approval under section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), the Secretary shall—(1)timely publish notification of the application on the website of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; and(2)provide 30 days for public comment on the application prior to approval.(e)Additional questions To ensure safety and compliance with dot processes(1)Additional questionsThe Secretary shall require, as part of an application for approval pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), that the applicant answer the following questions:(A)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, has ever been subject to a civil monetary penalty under title 49, United States Code, relating to any actions carried out as an approved FMOC or during the application for approval under that section.(B)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, has been delinquent in the payment of any civil monetary penalties or other fines or fees under title 49, United States Code.(C)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is subject to the Do Not Pay Initiative established under section 3354 of title 31, United States Code, as of the date of the application.(D)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is listed in the Military End User List of the Department of Commerce as of the date of the application.(E)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is identified by the Department of Defense as an entity listed under section 1237 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; Public Law 105–261) as of the date of application.(F)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, has been found guilty of a criminal penalty or assessed a civil penalty under section 1760 of division A of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (50 U.S.C. 4819).(G)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is subject to a final antidumping or countervailing duty order from the Department of Commerce as of the date of application.(2)Denial of applicationThe Secretary may deny under section 107.709 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), an application for approval under section 107.807 of that title (or a successor regulation) based on the responses to the questions required under paragraph (1).(f)Foreign manufacturers listing approvalsNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall publish and maintain on the website of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration a list of approved foreign manufacturers of cylinders and the duration of those approvals.(g)Authorizing foreign inspectionsNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise section 107.807(d) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations—(1)to require that in any case in which the Secretary determines there is good cause, an inspection under that section shall be carried out annually for such duration as the Secretary determines appropriate;(2)to specify that a refusal of inspection under that section shall result in a loss of the status of in good standing;(3)to allow the Secretary to request, at the discretion of the Secretary—(A)production of test and production records; and(B)random sample testing; and(4)to allow for the recovery of all associated costs of foreign inspections to include travel, time, and other costs, as determined by the Secretary.
105 HR 1182 : Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1182IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 10, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAN ACTTo require the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations relating to the approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025.2.Regulation of foreign manufacturers of cylinders used in transporting hazardous materials(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CylinderThe term cylinder means any cylinder specified under any of sections 178.36 through 178.68 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).(2)Foreign manufacturer of cylinders; fmocThe term foreign manufacturer of cylinders or FMOC means an entity that manufactures cylinders outside of the United States that are intended to be represented, marked, certified, or sold as qualified for use in transporting a hazardous material in commerce in the United States.(3)In good standingThe term in good standing, with respect to an FMOC, means that the FMOC—(A)is approved by the Secretary pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and(B)has demonstrated 3 years of compliance with—(i)part 107 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); and(ii)chapter 51 of title 49, United States Code.(4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation.(b)Approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders(1)In generalThe Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that an approval provided to an FMOC pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), shall be for a period of not longer than 1 year, except as provided under paragraph (2).(2)5-year approvalThe Secretary may provide a 5-year approval of an FMOC pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), if the following requirements are met:(A)The FMOC attests that none of the cylinders made by the FMOC are prohibited from entry to the United States under section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307).(B)The FMOC certifies that—(i)the information provided pursuant to subsection (e) is accurate; and(ii)the FMOC has a proactive responsibility to inform the Secretary if any such information materially changes.(C)The Secretary determines that the FMOC is in good standing.(3)Facility inspections(A)Definition of obstructsIn this paragraph, the term obstructs means taking actions that are known, or reasonably should be known, to prevent, hinder, or impede an inspection.(B)PenaltiesThe Secretary may suspend or terminate an approval of an FMOC if the FMOC obstructs or prevents the Secretary from carrying out an inspection under section 107.807(c) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).(4)Interaction with other statutes, agreements, regulationsNothing in this section may be construed to prevent the harmonization of cylinder standards otherwise authorized by law.(5)Other cause for suspension or terminationThe Secretary may suspend or terminate an approval of an FMOC on determination that the FMOC knowingly or intentionally misrepresented responses to the Secretary required by law, including under subsection (e).(c)Reevaluation by request for related violations(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to establish a process, as determined by the Secretary, for any interested party to request a reevaluation of the approval of FMOC cylinders under section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), to review the accuracy and safety of the actions of the FMOC.(2)Petition for reevaluationThe regulations promulgated under paragraph (1) shall allow an interested party to file a petition if that party has evidence of inaccurate, changed, or fraudulent attestations or responses made by an FMOC to the Secretary under subsection (e).(d)Notice and comment for applications by foreign manufacturers of cylindersOn receipt of an application for approval under section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), the Secretary shall—(1)timely publish notification of the application on the website of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; and(2)provide 30 days for public comment on the application prior to approval.(e)Additional questions To ensure safety and compliance with dot processes(1)Additional questionsThe Secretary shall require, as part of an application for approval pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), that the applicant answer the following questions:(A)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, has ever been subject to a civil monetary penalty under title 49, United States Code, relating to any actions carried out as an approved FMOC or during the application for approval under that section.(B)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, has been delinquent in the payment of any civil monetary penalties or other fines or fees under title 49, United States Code.(C)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is subject to the Do Not Pay Initiative established under section 3354 of title 31, United States Code, as of the date of the application.(D)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is listed in the Military End User List of the Department of Commerce as of the date of the application.(E)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is identified by the Department of Defense as an entity listed under section 1237 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; Public Law 105–261) as of the date of application.(F)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, has been found guilty of a criminal penalty or assessed a civil penalty under section 1760 of division A of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (50 U.S.C. 4819).(G)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is subject to a final antidumping or countervailing duty order from the Department of Commerce as of the date of application.(2)Denial of applicationThe Secretary may deny under section 107.709 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), an application for approval under section 107.807 of that title (or a successor regulation) based on the responses to the questions required under paragraph (1).(f)Foreign manufacturers listing approvalsNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall publish and maintain on the website of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration a list of approved foreign manufacturers of cylinders and the duration of those approvals.(g)Authorizing foreign inspectionsNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise section 107.807(d) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations—(1)to require that in any case in which the Secretary determines there is good cause, an inspection under that section shall be carried out annually for such duration as the Secretary determines appropriate;(2)to specify that a refusal of inspection under that section shall result in a loss of the status of in good standing;(3)to allow the Secretary to request, at the discretion of the Secretary—(A)production of test and production records; and(B)random sample testing; and(4)to allow for the recovery of all associated costs of foreign inspections to include travel, time, and other costs, as determined by the Secretary.Passed the House of Representatives June 9, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
105 HR 1182 RH: Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 110119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1182[Report No. 119–141]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 11, 2025Mr. Balderson (for himself, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, and Mr. Taylor) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureJune 5, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Nehls and Mr. WiedJune 5, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedA BILLTo require the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations relating to the approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025.2.Regulation of foreign manufacturers of cylinders used in transporting hazardous materials(a)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)CylinderThe term cylinder means any cylinder specified under any of sections 178.36 through 178.68 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).(2)Foreign manufacturer of cylinders; fmocThe term foreign manufacturer of cylinders or FMOC means an entity that manufactures cylinders outside of the United States that are intended to be represented, marked, certified, or sold as qualified for use in transporting a hazardous material in commerce in the United States.(3)In good standingThe term in good standing, with respect to an FMOC, means that the FMOC—(A)is approved by the Secretary pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation); and(B)has demonstrated 3 years of compliance with—(i)part 107 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations); and(ii)chapter 51 of title 49, United States Code.(4)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Transportation.(b)Approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders(1)In generalThe Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that an approval provided to an FMOC pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), shall be for a period of not longer than 1 year, except as provided under paragraph (2).(2)5-year approvalThe Secretary may provide a 5-year approval of an FMOC pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), if the following requirements are met:(A)The FMOC attests that none of the cylinders made by the FMOC are prohibited from entry to the United States under section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307).(B)The FMOC certifies that—(i)the information provided pursuant to subsection (e) is accurate; and(ii)the FMOC has a proactive responsibility to inform the Secretary if any such information materially changes.(C)The Secretary determines that the FMOC is in good standing.(3)Facility inspections(A)Definition of obstructsIn this paragraph, the term obstructs means taking actions that are known, or reasonably should be known, to prevent, hinder, or impede an inspection.(B)PenaltiesThe Secretary may suspend or terminate an approval of an FMOC if the FMOC obstructs or prevents the Secretary from carrying out an inspection under section 107.807(c) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation).(4)Interaction with other statutes, agreements, regulationsNothing in this section may be construed to prevent the harmonization of cylinder standards otherwise authorized by law.(5)Other cause for suspension or terminationThe Secretary may suspend or terminate an approval of an FMOC on determination that the FMOC knowingly or intentionally misrepresented responses to the Secretary required by law, including under subsection (e).(c)Reevaluation by request for related violations(1)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to establish a process, as determined by the Secretary, for any interested party to request a reevaluation of the approval of FMOC cylinders under section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), to review the accuracy and safety of the actions of the FMOC.(2)Petition for reevaluationThe regulations promulgated under paragraph (1) shall allow an interested party to file a petition if that party has evidence of inaccurate, changed, or fraudulent attestations or responses made by an FMOC to the Secretary under subsection (e).(d)Notice and comment for applications by foreign manufacturers of cylindersOn receipt of an application for approval under section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), the Secretary shall—(1)timely publish notification of the application on the website of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration; and(2)provide 30 days for public comment on the application prior to approval.(e)Additional questions To ensure safety and compliance with dot processes(1)Additional questionsThe Secretary shall require, as part of an application for approval pursuant to section 107.807 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), that the applicant answer the following questions:(A)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, has ever been subject to a civil monetary penalty under title 49, United States Code, relating to any actions carried out as an approved FMOC or during the application for approval under that section.(B)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, has been delinquent in the payment of any civil monetary penalties or other fines or fees under title 49, United States Code.(C)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is subject to the Do Not Pay Initiative established under section 3354 of title 31, United States Code, as of the date of the application.(D)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is listed in the Military End User List of the Department of Commerce as of the date of the application.(E)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is identified by the Department of Defense as an entity listed under section 1237 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; Public Law 105–261) as of the date of application.(F)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, has been found guilty of a criminal penalty or assessed a civil penalty under section 1760 of division A of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (50 U.S.C. 4819).(G)Whether the FMOC applying, or any entity controlling more than 10 percent of that FMOC, is subject to a final antidumping or countervailing duty order from the Department of Commerce as of the date of application.(2)Denial of applicationThe Secretary may deny under section 107.709 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation), an application for approval under section 107.807 of that title (or a successor regulation) based on the responses to the questions required under paragraph (1).(f)Foreign manufacturers listing approvalsNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall publish and maintain on the website of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration a list of approved foreign manufacturers of cylinders and the duration of those approvals.(g)Authorizing foreign inspectionsNot later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall revise section 107.807(d) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations—(1)to require that in any case in which the Secretary determines there is good cause, an inspection under that section shall be carried out annually for such duration as the Secretary determines appropriate;(2)to specify that a refusal of inspection under that section shall result in a loss of the status of in good standing;(3)to allow the Secretary to request, at the discretion of the Secretary—(A)production of test and production records; and(B)random sample testing; and(4)to allow for the recovery of all associated costs of foreign inspections to include travel, time, and other costs, as determined by the Secretary.June 5, 2025 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 02/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/11/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 02/12/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
| 02/26/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged |
| 02/26/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 02/26/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| 06/05/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-141. |
| 06/05/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-141. |
| 06/05/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110. |
| 06/09/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 06/09/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2552-2554) |
| 06/09/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1182. |
| 06/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553) |
| 06/09/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553) |
| 06/09/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/10/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To require the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations relating to the approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To require the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations relating to the approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee | 06/10/2025 Referred To |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 06/05/2025 Reported By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 02/26/2025 Markup By |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 02/26/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 02/11/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works
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