The Republican-controlled House of Representatives this week will take on what some lawmakers see as a burning issue: protecting Americans from new restrictions on gas-fueled stoves.
Some state and local governments have begun banning gas-fueled furnaces, water heaters, and gas stoves in some new buildings as a way ofThe Republican bills, if passed by the House, could face opposition in the Democratic-controlled Senate.
Democrats say they are trying to ensure new gas stoves do not lead to carbon monoxide poisoning or put children at risk of developing asthma. They also aim to reduce carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels such as natural gas. The votes come as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has begun collecting information on health hazards of gas stove emissions. CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka suggested in January a ban was possible, but the agency clarified that any regulatory changes, if ever pursued, would involve a “lengthy process.”
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