FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2025
CGA Applauds House Passage of Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvement Act
McLEAN, VA — The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvement Act (H.R. 1182), a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening federal oversight and safety requirements for the manufacture of compressed gas cylinders.
CGA submitted a letter of support earlier this year encouraging Congress to advance the legislation. A similar version passed the House during the last Congress but failed to reach the Senate floor. CGA is now urging the Senate to act swiftly on the newly reintroduced bill.
“This bill is a practical step forward to strengthen accountability and ensure that every cylinder entering the market is built to the highest safety standards,” said CGA President and CEO Rich Gottwald. “For more than a century, CGA has supported the safe manufacturing, transport and use of compressed gas cylinders. We commend lawmakers for their continued focus on this important issue.”
The legislation updates U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) laws to enhance safety practices, increase transparency, and expand regulatory oversight by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). These targeted changes will help ensure all cylinder manufacturers—domestic and international—comply with the same rigorous safety standards.
CGA supports the legislation for four primary reasons:
Strengthened PHMSA authority: Expands PHMSA’s regulatory and enforcement tools to promote compliance with U.S. safety regulations.
Greater transparency: Requires more detailed information from new manufacturers entering the marketplace.
Public notification process: Establishes a Federal Register notice process allowing stakeholders to raise concerns about manufacturing applications.
Inspection cost recovery: Enables PHMSA to recover costs associated with foreign manufacturer inspections, helping close oversight gaps.
CGA will continue engaging with lawmakers and regulatory agencies to advocate for the Senate’s passage of the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvement Act and to support commonsense reforms that protect public safety and industry integrity.
For more information about CGA’s advocacy work, visit www.cganet.com.
About the Compressed Gas Association
Founded in 1913, the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) is a global leader in the development of safety standards for the production, storage, transportation and use of industrial, medical, food and specialty gases. CGA has developed nearly 400 safety standards and is recognized by international bodies such as ISO, NFPA and the United Nations. The association supports more than 34,000 U.S. jobs and contributes over $10 billion to the American economy, with each industry job supporting more than five additional jobs in related sectors. CGA remains committed to promoting safety, innovation and professional development in the compressed gas industry.
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