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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy introduces act targeting removal of federal rules on gas cans

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Chip Roy U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 21st district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Chip Roy U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 21st district | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Chip Roy from Texas has introduced a new piece of legislation called The Gas Can Freedom Act. This proposed law seeks to remove federal regulations concerning gas cans that were put in place during the Obama administration.

"Pointless government regulations have ruined many common sense products, and everyone knows it," stated Congressman Roy. He added, "The federal government does not need to be involved in every aspect of our lives, and we never needed them involved in our gas cans."

Roy believes that these regulations have made gas cans less effective and aims for the legislation to allow Americans to use simpler, more functional gas cans once again. "The Gas Can Freedom Act will eliminate the unnecessary federal regulations that have made gas cans dysfunctional and allow Americans to return to simple gas cans that actually work," he said.

This legislative move reflects an ongoing debate over the extent of federal regulation in everyday products and its impact on functionality.

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