Exclusive: Lawn and car guys will cheer after Chip Roy introduces bill slashing gas can regulations



Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas introduced a bill Thursday that would repeal gas can regulations implemented under President Barack Obama's administration.

In the early 2000s, the vents in gas cans were removed due to a series of environmental regulations aimed at reducing vapor emissions. The vents by design prevented a vacuum from forming inside the gas can and would allow the gasoline to pour out smoothly.

'Pointless government regulations have ruined many commonsense products, and everyone knows it.'

But after the regulations were implemented and the vents were removed, the stream of gasoline poured unpredictably and often spilled, hindering a once simple and efficient design.

Roy's bill would do away with these unnecessary regulations, restoring the functionality of gas cans.

"Pointless government regulations have ruined many commonsense products, and everyone knows it," Roy told Blaze News. "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 points out that like many federal regulations, they often don't accomplish their intended purpose, and even if they do, it's at the cost of convenience. While the justification for the regulation was to prevent emissions, the new design often leads to more spills, which in turn leads to more emissions.

"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," Roy added. "It is long past time to make gas cans functional again."

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Senate confirms Trump's EPA pick



The Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday. Zeldin is the seventh nominee of President Donald Trump's Cabinet to be confirmed.

Zeldin was confirmed in a 56-42 vote with the support of three Democrats and all 53 Republicans. Overall, 42 Democratic senators voted to block his confirmation.

'Today, the Senate has confirmed an EPA administrator who is well-qualified and capable of returning the EPA to its core missions of protecting our land, air, and water, without inhibiting economic development.'

"Honored to begin this exciting journey as the 17th EPA Administrator," Zeldin said in a Wednesday post on X. "Together, we will harness the greatness of American innovation with the greatness of American conservation and environmental stewardship. Time to get to work!"

Zeldin has repeatedly championed Trump-backed environmental policies, vowing to roll back regulations and reverse so-called "green energy" policies from the previous administration.

Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, who chairs the Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee, praised Zeldin as "well qualified and capable" following his confirmation on Wednesday.

"Today, the Senate has confirmed an EPA administrator who is well-qualified and capable of returning the EPA to its core missions of protecting our land, air, and water, without inhibiting economic development," Capito said in a statement. "Congressman Zeldin will lead the EPA as the agency addresses the environmental needs of our country, and he is committed to properly implementing the laws of Congress through collaboration with the members of our Committee."

"I have been continually impressed by Congressman Zeldin's character, and his dedication to our country through service in both the U.S. Army and Congress," Capito added. "I am confident he will perform the role of EPA administrator exceptionally well, and be a central member of President Trump's Cabinet as they enact policies and solutions to the environment, infrastructure, and energy challenges of our time."

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