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H.R. 7945 · 119th Congress

Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026

IntroducedCommerce
IntroducedMar 16, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 7945 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (Mar 16, 2026).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Nitrous oxide products considered a banned hazardous product
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    The Congressional Research Service hasn't published a summary of this bill yet. They usually follow within weeks of introduction.

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Sep 16, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.House committee actions
    2. Sep 16, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    3. Sep 1, 2026Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.House committee actions
    4. Sep 1, 2026Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    5. Mar 16, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.House committee actions
    6. Mar 16, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
    7. Mar 16, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    8. Mar 16, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Cosponsors

    • Stephanie I. Bice R-OK-5
    • Brendan F. Boyle D-PA-2
    • Madeleine Dean D-PA-4
    • Brian K. Fitzpatrick R-PA-1
    • John Garamendi D-CA-8
    • Chrissy Houlahan D-PA-6
    • Steny H. Hoyer D-MD-5
    • Dusty Johnson R-SD-At Large
    • Thomas H. Kean, Jr. R-NJ-7
    • Mike Kelly R-PA-16
    • David Kustoff R-TN-8
    • Michael Lawler R-NY-17
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    • Richard McCormick R-GA-7
    • Morgan McGarvey D-KY-3
    • Gary J. Palmer R-AL-6
    • Deborah K. Ross D-NC-2
    • Linda T. Sánchez D-CA-38
    • Elise M. Stefanik R-NY-21
    • Suhas Subramanyam D-VA-10
    • Thomas R. Suozzi D-NY-3
    • William R. Timmons IV R-SC-4
    • Ann Wagner R-MO-2
    • Nikema Williams D-GA-5
    • Robert J. Wittman R-VA-1