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S. 1640

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A bill to require compliant flame mitigation devices to be used on portable fuel containers for flammable liquid fuels, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
Introduced
Latest Action · June 23, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 482.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
May 23, 2019
Cosponsors (1)
0D 1R
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Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2019 This bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to require fuel containers to include devices that impede flames from entering the container. This requirement applies to flammable, liquid fuel containers of fewer than five gallons that are intended for transport. CPSC may either promulgate a rule or adopt an existing standard. Additionally, CPSC must educate consumers about dangers associated with using or storing such containers near an open flame or a source of ignition. The bill also requires child resistant caps on kerosene and diesel fuel containers. Currently, this only applies to gasoline containers.

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