Biden playing with fire on gas stoves as issue reignites

TThere is still controversy surrounding his use of a Biden administration Gas stove ban is back in force

Not one, but two federal agencies are proposing or Examining regulations This would severely limit the use of gas stoves in new construction. This has revived the Culture war The appliances are the subject of a fierce battle.

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“Instead of working to lower food prices for families and lessening inflation, the Biden administration’s priority is to target as many as 40% of Americans and arbitrarily ban their gas stoves,” Jessica Anderson, Executive Director of Heritage Action. “Biden’s Department of Energy has weaponized the federal rulemaking process to push a radical Green New Deal agenda that is neither affordable for American families nor based in science.”

The Department of Energy Proposed new standards for energy efficiency Which the vast majority gas stoves of today wouldn’t meet. However, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is. Information seeking On “chronic hazards associated with gas ranges and proposed solutions to those hazards,” It could be in advance of its own rule.

Richard Trumka Jr., CPSC Commissioner, ignited the controversy during a Bloomberg Interview In which he described gas stoves a “hidden hazard” And more “Any option is on the table. Products that can’t be made safe can be banned.”

Trumka is the son of Richard L. Trumka a long-standing union leader. He even called the utility of gas ranges a myth and a misunderstanding. “carefully manicured myth” Fine dining cannot be achieved without gas.

The backlash was instant.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) demanded an end to state taxes for gas stoves. Stove-themed merchandise. Florida is now Steps to take To prevent local governments banning gas.

Meanwhile, Sens. Sens. Joe Manchin (D–WV) and Ted Cruz, (R–TX) joined forces for a bipartisan bill to prevent a gas stove ban. Cruz was also one of a bunch of conservatives who mocked Jill Biden as first lady. Gasoline is a great gas for cooking A 2020 photo

This was the beginning of White House To partially reverse Trumka’s comments that any ban would only be applicable to new stoves,

“The president does not support banning gas stoves, and the CPSC, which is independent, is not banning gas stoves,” Jean-Pierre said. “I just want to be very clear on that. And so, again, that’s not something that we can make from here about the safety of a gas stove. That’s not something the White House can provide.”

There is increasing support among progressives for banning gas, despite those assurances. Numerous counties and cities have banned new natural-gas hookups. There are subtler efforts, such as an $840 rebate on electric stoves in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Arguments about climate change and studies linking gas stoves with childhood asthma are cited by proponents. The American Lung Association supported a New York State-Level Gas Ban. “Squad” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic Representative from New York, suggested that gas stoves be used. Brain damage.

On Tuesday, progressive superstar Stacey Abrams Announced she’d Participated in a dark-money group Supporting the gas stove crackdown

“I’m excited to join Rewiring America to share the benefits of electrification and ensure families get their fair share,” Abrams stated Tuesday. “I look forward to working together as we build the tools that will transform everyday Americans from energy consumers to energy moguls in their own communities.”

According to polls, there is wide support for banning gasoline. Morning Consult Find it Only 26% opposed the idea while 56% supported it. The idea was supported by 28% of Republicans and 56% by independents.

Conservatives launched this campaign because federal agencies must receive public comments before they change rules. www.savestoves.com Gas lovers are invited to comment. They want to make it stop cold.

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“Just as they have with federal rules on everything from Title IX to vaccine mandates,” Anderson stated, “grassroots Americans need to continue to use the public comment process to delay or even potentially block Biden’s unrealistic and aggressive bureaucratic overreach.”