Troy Balderson (R-OH)
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Transportation to create new regulations for foreign manufacturers of cylinders used for transporting hazardous materials. It establishes specific rules for how these foreign manufacturers are approved, including a standard 1-year approval period unless certain requirements for a 5-year approval are met. The bill introduces stricter oversight through facility inspections, potential penalties for obstructing those inspections, and a process for interested parties to request reevaluations of approvals. Additionally, it requires manufacturers to answer detailed safety and compliance questions during the application process. Finally, the Secretary will be tasked with maintaining a public list of approved manufacturers and their approval durations.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires public notification of applications and the maintenance of a public list of approved manufacturers.
- Scored +4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances safety standards and oversight for products used in transporting hazardous materials.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands the regulatory authority and inspection powers of the Secretary of Transportation.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The increased regulatory and inspection costs may negatively affect business operations and logistics.
- Scored -2
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The new regulations and inspection requirements may create more administrative burdens for foreign trade entities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Safety Oversight: The Secretary can suspend or terminate approvals if a manufacturer obstructs or prevents a required inspection (Section 2(b)(3)(B)).
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Public Accountability and Transparency: The Secretary must publish notifications of applications on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration website and provide a 30-day window for public comment (Section 2(d)).
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Mechanism for Addressing Safety Concerns: The bill requires a process where an interested party can file a petition to request a reevaluation of a manufacturer's approval if they have evidence of inaccurate, changed, or fraudulent information (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Public Information Access: The Secretary is required to maintain and publish a list of approved foreign manufacturers and how long their approvals last (Section 2(f)).
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Enhanced Inspection Capabilities: The Secretary is granted the ability to request production of test records, conduct random sample testing, and recover the costs associated with foreign inspections (Section 2(g)(3) and (4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Costs for Inspections: The Secretary is authorized to recover all associated costs of foreign inspections, including travel and time (Section 2(g)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires public notification of applications and the maintenance of a public list of approved manufacturers. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the regulatory authority and inspection powers of the Secretary of Transportation.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances safety standards and oversight for products used in transporting hazardous materials.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Stricter oversight of hazardous material transport cylinders improves safety and potential environmental protection.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The increased regulatory and inspection costs may negatively affect business operations and logistics.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The new regulations and inspection requirements may create more administrative burdens for foreign trade entities.
- 6/10/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 6/9/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2552-2553)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1182.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2552-2554)
- Mr. Ezell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 6/5/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-141.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
- 2/26/2025
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 2/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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