Helium Stewardship Act The Balloon Council
Balloon Industry Updates

The Balloon Council is committed to keeping you informed on important issues that impact the balloon business. Read the latest updates related to the status of the helium supply, legislation affecting the helium supply and Federal Helium Reserve, and other issues impacting the industry.


See the latest update from April 2013 about the U.S. House of Representatives passing legislation to extend operation of the Federal Helium Reserve, now awaiting Senate action.


Read an Op-Ed from the Balloon Council published on CNN.com that puts the temporary helium shortage in perspective. [ READ MORE ]

Helium Market Analysis Webinar

The Balloon Council presented an analysis of the helium market from a report by J.R. Campbell & Associates, a market research firm specializing in international industrial, medical, and specialty gases businesses. The webinar also discussed the status of action in Congress related to the Bureau of Land Management's oversight of the helium reserve. The webinar and PowerPoint are available for view and download.


Click here to view the Flash-enabled webinar (IE, Firefox, Chrome)


Click here to view the non-Flash webinar (mobile devices such as iPad, iPhone)


Click here to download the PowerPoint