HR 1345
Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to eliminate two existing federal laws: the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020 and the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act. By repealing these acts, the Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025 aims to remove regulations concerning the safety of portable fuel containers and gasoline containers. Specifically, it prevents the Consumer Product Safety Commission from requiring flame mitigation devices or child-resistant features on these containers.
Key provisions
- Repeals the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020.
- Repeals the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act.
- Eliminates requirements for flame mitigation devices in portable fuel containers.
- Prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from mandating child-resistant features on gasoline containers.
Who is affected
- Consumers who purchase and use portable fuel containers.
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- Manufacturers of portable fuel containers and gasoline containers.
Notable changes
- Removes federal regulations on portable fuel container safety.
- Prevents the CPSC from implementing safety standards for these containers.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 1345
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To repeal the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020 and the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025
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A regulation promulgated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission pursuant to an Act repealed by subsection (a) or (b) shall have no force or effect.