WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXIN/WTTV) — An Indiana congressman introduced a new bill that aims to increase the safety of amusement park rides on Thursday. According to U.S. Rep. André Carson, D-Ind. District 7, the National Amusement Park Safety Act would work to create safety standards for amusement park rides nationwide. This would increase the Consumer Product Safety Commission's ability to ensure that the safety standards are met, investigate accidents, tackle and correct defects, increase safety training for roller operators and serve as a way of collecting accident and defect data across the United States. Six Flags will consider closing some parks, according to first quarterly report since Cedar Fair merger “Millions of Americans enjoy amusement park rides every year with the expectation that the rides are safe, and that safety incidents will be thoroughly investigated,” Carson said. “But there are too many gaps in our current policies that put people at risk. My bill will address these gaps and ensure visitors can enjoy amusement park rides across the country with confidence.” Per a press release from Congressman Carson's office, more than 300 million people visit American amusement parks each year, but not every ride in these parks is regulated. Last year, roughly 22,000 people were injured at amusement parks and treated in hospitals, the press release added. This includes a recent incident in which 22 people were stranded in the air for hours on a ride at Knott's Berry Farm, leading two people to be hospitalized. The bill aims to regard rides permanently fixed to an amusement park as consumer products, thereby ensuring their safety and keeping the public protected.