# 117-hr-6135: Portable Generator Safety STANDARD Act

117-hr-6135, Portable Generator Safety STANDARD Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-6135
- Congress: 117
- Title: Portable Generator Safety STANDARD Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced: 2021-12-02
- Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Portable Generator Safety Standard To Avoid Needless Deaths And Reduce Disabilities Act or the Portable Generator Safety STANDARD Act This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish safety standards for portable generators, including requirements related to labeling, minimum cord length, and shutoff capability in an elevated carbon monoxide environment. The commission is authorized to enforce these standards.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2021-12-02T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-6135 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6135)

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- [117-hr-1437: Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1437)
- [117-hr-1193: Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1193)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-6135 (as of 2025-11-18).