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Propane Storage Facilities: Easing Security Rules for Homes and Agriculture

This bill aims to exempt certain propane storage facilities, used for homes, agriculture, or small businesses in rural areas, from some federal chemical security standards. This could mean fewer regulatory burdens for propane suppliers, potentially affecting the availability and cost of propane for rural residents and farmers. If a facility does not meet the exemption criteria, the Secretary must report to Congress and notify the owner.
Key points
Exempts certain propane storage facilities for homes, agriculture, and rural small businesses from some federal security standards.
Potentially lowers costs and increases propane availability for rural residents and farmers.
Requires notification to Congress and facility owner if exemption criteria are not met.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1623
Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Process start date: 2023-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to exclude certain propane storage facilities from certain chemical security standards under the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1623.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Exempts certain propane storage facilities for homes, agriculture, and rural small businesses from some federal security standards.
  • Potentially lowers costs and increases propane availability for rural residents and farmers.
  • Requires notification to Congress and facility owner if exemption criteria are not met.
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 Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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.

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Security Agriculture Economy