Bill · S. 2320· Senate(119-S-2320)
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Bernie Moreno
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025," requires the Secretary of Transportation to create new regulations for foreign manufacturers of cylinders used to transport hazardous materials. It establishes rules for how these manufacturers are approved, generally limiting approval to one year unless specific conditions are met for a five-year term. The Act introduces stricter oversight through facility inspections, mandatory safety questions for applicants, and a process for interested parties to request reevaluations. It also grants the Secretary more authority to manage inspections and recover costs associated with them.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands the Secretary of Transportation's regulatory and inspection authority over foreign manufacturers.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill enhances safety oversight for hazardous material transport components, protecting consumers from defective equipment.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requires the publication of manufacturer applications and a maintained list of approved manufacturers for public oversight.
The opposite
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-3
The bill imposes stricter regulatory requirements and more frequent inspections on foreign manufacturers, which could act as a trade barrier.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The increased regulatory burden and inspection costs may impact businesses involved in the manufacturing and transport of cylinders.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Safety Oversight: The Secretary of Transportation can perform inspections and may require the production of test records or random sample testing to ensure safety. (Section 2(b)(3) and Section 2(g)(3))
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Public Transparency: The Secretary is required to publish notifications of applications for 30 days to allow for public comment, and must maintain a published list of approved foreign manufacturers and their approval durations on the Department of Transportation website. (Section 2(d) and Section 2(f))
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Accountability via Reevaluation: The bill allows interested parties to 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))
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Strict Standards for Approval: To receive a five-year approval, manufacturers must attest that their cylinders are not prohibited from entry to the United States and must maintain a proactive responsibility to inform the Secretary of material changes. (Section 2(b)(2))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Costs for Inspections: The Secretary is authorized to recover all costs associated with foreign inspections, which can include travel, time, and other costs. (Section 2(g)(4))
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Stricter Approval Limitations: General approval for a foreign manufacturer of cylinders will be limited to a period of no longer than one year, unless they meet specific criteria for a five-year term. (Section 2(b)(1))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2
- 7/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin