HR 279 · 93th Congress · Labor and Employment

Compressed Gas Act

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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