Congress·In Committee·H.R. 3949

Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act

Propane Tank Safety Rule Exemption

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. It was recently introduced and is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by these groups. There are no companion bills listed at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill was recently introduced and must pass through two different committees. It deals with security rules that often face heavy debate and lacks broad bipartisan support at this stage.

Key Points

This bill would stop the Department of Homeland Security from applying certain anti-terrorism safety rules to propane tanks that hold 126,000 pounds or less. This would remove federal security requirements for many medium and large tanks used by businesses and farms.
Right now, facilities with large amounts of propane must follow strict security rules to prevent theft or attacks. This change would mean those locations no longer have to report their propane amounts or follow specific security plans for those tanks.
The goal of the bill is to lower costs and reduce paperwork for people who use propane for heating or daily operations. Supporters believe the current rules are too difficult and expensive for smaller businesses to follow.

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Milestones

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Jun 12, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 12, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act

Bill NumberHR 3949

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.