S. 2992: Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025

This bill, named the Gas Can Freedom Act of 2025, seeks to repeal two existing laws: the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020 and the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act. The main changes proposed by this legislation include the following:

Repeal of Existing Laws

• Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020: This act introduced regulations regarding the safety features of portable fuel containers to reduce the risk of accidents.
• Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act: This act aimed to protect children from burns and injuries related to gasoline, implementing safety standards for the design of gasoline containers.

Regulatory Changes

The bill specifies that following its enactment:

• All regulations created by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the repealed acts would be rendered ineffective.
• The CPSC would be prohibited from establishing any new regulations that would require:
• A flame mitigation device in portable fuel containers.
• Portable gasoline containers to meet child-resistant design criteria.

Implications

By repealing these laws, the bill aims to eliminate certain requirements that may have been seen as restrictive or onerous for manufacturers of fuel containers. The intention behind the repeal appears to focus on enhancing consumer choice and reducing regulatory burdens. However, it may also lead to concerns about safety and child welfare, as the protections previously mandated by the repealed laws would no longer be required.

Relevant Companies

• ABC - A manufacturer of portable fuel containers could see reduced product development costs and increased market flexibility as the need for compliance with specific safety features is eliminated.
• XYZ - This company specializes in safety products for children and could be affected by the repeal of child-resistant container requirements, potentially impacting their product line and market strategy.