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.
The House is set to vote on two bills preventing regulators from banning the stoves in the future or setting new energy conservation and health standards for new models.
Republicans accuse the Biden administration of pursuing regulations that could impact the more than one-third of American households using gas stoves for cooking. 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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