SCREEN Act

House Bill

H.R. 1623

119th Congress

SCREEN Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary E. Miller

Representative

Republican

IL-15

Cosponsors

13

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Emergency Management

Summary

The SCREEN Act would exempt certain propane storage facilities from strict security requirements, as long as the propane is being used for homes, farms, or small businesses in rural areas. The Department of Homeland Security would have to notify Congress and the facility owners if a propane site doesn't qualify for the exemption.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

SponsorMary E. Miller (R-IL)

Introduced9/3/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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SCREEN Act

The SCREEN Act would exempt certain propane storage facilities from strict security requirements, as long as the propane is being used for homes, farms, or small businesses in rural areas. The Department of Homeland Security would have to notify Congress and t

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The SCREEN Act would exempt certain propane storage facilities from strict security requirements, as long as the propane is being used for homes, farms, or small businesses in rural areas. The Department of Homeland Security would have to notify Congress and the facility owners if a propane site doesn't qualify for the exemption.

Bill Number: 1623
Sponsor: Mary E. Miller (R-IL)
Introduced: 9/3/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Emergency Management

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Title: SCREEN Act
Bill Number: 1623
Sponsor: Mary E. Miller (R-IL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 9/3/2025
Summary: The SCREEN Act would exempt certain propane storage facilities from strict security requirements, as long as the propane is being used for homes, farms, or small businesses in rural areas. The Department of Homeland Security would have to notify Congress and the facility owners if a propane site doe

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The SCREEN Act would exempt certain propane storage facilities from strict security requirements, as long as the propane is being used for homes, farms, or small businesses in rural areas. The Department of Homeland Security would have to notify Congress and the facility owners if a propane site doesn't qualify for the exemption.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This bill excludes certain propane storage facilities from requirements under chemical facility anti-terrorism standards. Specifically, such exclusion applies to a facility that stores propane for sale to or use by a dwelling, sale to or use in agricultural production, or sale to or use by small business concerns that are located in rural areas. If the Department of Homeland Security determines that a propane storage facility does not satisfy the requirements of an excluded facility, it must report to Congress and notify the owner or operator of the facility.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Exempts certain propane storage facilities from chemical facility anti-terrorism standards
Applies to facilities that store propane for homes, farms, and small businesses in rural areas
Requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress and notify facility owners if a propane site doesn't qualify for the exemption

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would impact propane storage facilities in rural areas that provide propane for homes, farms, and small businesses. It would reduce security requirements for these facilities, potentially making propane more accessible and affordable for rural residents and businesses. However, it could also raise security concerns if some facilities are excluded from important safety regulations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Emergency Management

Related Subjects

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Industrial facilities

Oil and gas

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1623, 119th Congress (2025). "SCREEN Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1623

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