Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced on Wednesday the Gas Can Freedom Act, legislation to roll back federal red tape that has turned a basic household tool into a regulated nightmare.
If enacted, this bill would strip away burdensome federal mandates on gas cans, restore consumer choice, reduce unnecessary costs, and keep Washington out of the garage. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas-21) is leading the bill in the House.
“My bill ends an Obama-era rule that made it harder to do something as simple as mow the lawn,” Sen. Banks said. “It’s time to cut the red tape and stop the overregulation of everyday life. Bring back commonsense gas cans!”
Key provisions of the bill
- Repeal the laws mandating cumbersome gas can features
- Nullify existing Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations issued under those laws.
- Prohibit the CPSC from issuing future regulations requiring flame mitigation devices or overly complex spouts.
- Restore consumer choice, reduce costs and allow manufacturers to return to proven fuel can designs.
Click here to read the full text of the bill.