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United States · Bill · HR

H.R. 279 (93rd)

Compressed Gas Act

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Introduced

3 January 1973

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Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

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3 September 2025

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Summary

Compressed Gas Act - Provides for a uniform system of identification for all receptacles containing compressed gas by directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue rules and regulations which: (1) prescribe the names of gases which must be used in receptacles of gases; (2) prescribe the manner in which the name must appear; (3) prescribe the color code markings which must be used and the manner they must be displayed in each such receptacle; and (4) set forth the specifications for valves used on such receptacles. Makes it a crime, punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and/or imprisonment up to one year, for violations to this Act.

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