Cruz And Manchin Join Forces To Prohibit Bans On Gas Stoves 

Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX). Joe Manchin Last week, Senator (D-WV), introduced legislation that would prohibit the federal government’s banning gas-powered stoves.

Richard Trumka Jr., Commissioner of Consumer Product Safety Commission, was criticised last month for remarks he made during an Interview Gas stoves can be used to cook. “hidden hazard” And said “any option is on the table” For a nationwide prohibition. Alex Hoehn Saric (chair Consumer Product Safety Commission) later posted a Statement Despite the backlash, the agency claimed that it has no plans to ban gas stoves. However, the Energy Department proposed a solution. rules This would enable regulators to set energy consumption standards for appliances.

The Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, which was proposed by two legislators, disallows the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban the sale or use of gas stoves and also allows it to take action that would. “substantially increase the average price of gas stoves in the United States.” The Legislation Does not include any potential moves by the Energy Department.

“The federal government has no business telling American families how to cook their dinner, which is why Senator Cruz and I introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure Americans decide how to cook in their own homes,” Manchin spoke in a Press release. “I can tell you the last thing that would ever leave our house is the gas stove we cook on, and I will continue to fight any overreach by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.”

The Daily Wire reached Cruz & Manchin to inquire if the bill could be amended to prohibit the Energy Department and other agencies regulating or banning appliances. This article will be updated with any responses.

According to the EPA, 38% of households cook with gas stoves. The figure is closer to 70% in New Jersey and California. Data From the Energy Information Administration. Because of their superior heat control and greater versatility in grilling and searing, many prefer electric appliances to the alternatives.

“Make no mistake, radical environmentalists want to stop Americans from using natural gas. The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s proposed ban on gas stoves is the latest egregious scaremongering by the Far Left and their Biden administration allies,” Cruz was also mentioned in the press release. “I am pleased to partner with Senator Manchin in this bipartisan effort to stop the federal government from issuing regulations that put the interests of the Green New Deal before the well-being of American families.”

Even though the Consumer Product Safety Commission has reversed its position on gas stove regulation, the Energy Department’s new rules would apply to the hardware. “maximum integrated annual energy consumption” The Energy Policy and Conservation Act sets the standard. The Energy Department will allow public comment until April 3 for the rules. This is a departure from previous regulations which banned constant burning pilot lights in gas stoves, but did not place limits on energy consumption. A linear power supply would not be permitted in conventional ovens.

The Energy Department has repeatedly cited this statement. “important and robust” Climate benefits that could be derived from increased regulation of gas stoves and related that “the proposed standards represent the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in the significant conservation of energy.” After a brief introduction, the regulatory attention to appliances follows. Letter Last year, Democratic lawmakers expressed concern about “risks posed to consumers” By gas stoves

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