Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act
Sponsored By: Representative Burlison
Introduced
Summary
Exempts propane tanks up to 126,000 pounds from CFATS oversight. This bill would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to exempt any propane tank with a capacity of up to 126,000 pounds of propane from the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards. Tanks above that capacity would remain subject to CFATS. The exemption is expressly limited to CFATS regulations.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Fewer federal rules for propane tanks
This bill would require Homeland Security to exempt propane tanks up to 126,000 pounds from federal chemical‑security rules. Owners and operators of these tanks would face fewer compliance steps and likely lower costs. Tanks over 126,000 pounds would still be covered. The change would take effect upon enactment. Communities could see less federal oversight of these tanks.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Burlison
MO • R
Cosponsors
Perry
PA • R
Sponsored 6/17/2025
Latta
OH • R
Sponsored 6/24/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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