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Gas Cylinder Safety: New Rules for Foreign Manufacturers

New regulations aim to enhance the safety of hazardous material transport by implementing stricter rules for foreign manufacturers of gas cylinders. Citizens can expect greater assurance regarding the quality and safety of cylinders used in transport, contributing to overall public safety.
Key points
Introduction of annual approvals for foreign cylinder manufacturers, with a possibility of 5-year extensions for high-standard companies.
Requirement to publish application information and allow public comments before approvals are granted.
Ability to suspend or revoke approvals for manufacturers who obstruct inspections or provide false information.
Establishment of a publicly accessible list of approved foreign cylinder manufacturers.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5237
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Process start date: 2022-12-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5237.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduction of annual approvals for foreign cylinder manufacturers, with a possibility of 5-year extensions for high-standard companies.
  • Requirement to publish application information and allow public comments before approvals are granted.
  • Ability to suspend or revoke approvals for manufacturers who obstruct inspections or provide false information.
  • Establishment of a publicly accessible list of approved foreign cylinder manufacturers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Transport Security