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H.R. 4023 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act

H.R. 4023 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Oct 7, 2005, sponsored by Spencer Bachus with 119 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Oct 7, 2005
Co-sponsors
119
Policy area
Commerce

What it does

Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act - Directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate final child-resistance product safety standards for closures on portable gasoline containers intended for use by consumers. Prescribes criteria for such standards.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Spencer Bachus (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 105 Democrats, 13 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 7, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (Feb 17, 2006)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 4023 (109th Congress): Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/109-hr-4023/childrens-gasoline-burn-prevention-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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