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15 U.S.C. 6401: FindingsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 15-COMMERCE AND TRADECHAPTER 90-PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

§6401. Findings

The Congress finds that⁠—

(1)  propane gas, or liquefied petroleum gas, is an essential energy commodity providing heat, hot water, cooking fuel, and motor fuel among its many uses to millions of Americans;

(2)  the use of propane is especially important to rural citizens and farmers, offering an efficient and economical source of gas energy;

(3)  propane has been recognized as a clean fuel and can contribute in many ways to reducing the pollution in our cities and towns; and

(4)  propane is primarily domestically produced and its use provides energy security and jobs for Americans.

( Pub. L. 104–284, § 2 , Oct. 11, 1996 , 110 Stat. 3370 .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title of 2014 Amendment

Pub. L. 113–269, § 1, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2947, provided that:

“This Act [amending sections 6404 and 6408 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act of 2014’.”

Short Title

Pub. L. 104–284, § 1, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3370, provided that:

“This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Propane Education and Research Act of 1996’.”