Tag: Richard Trumka Jr.

Cruz, Comer Probe Whether Biden Admin Coordinated With Environmentalists on Gas Stove Ban Campaign

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) have accused a coalition of environmentalist groups of working with the Biden administration on a “hidden pressure campaign” to ban gas stoves. A group of lawmakers, including Republicans and Democrats, have sought to block any potential bans on gas stoves after Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)…


Official Appointed by Biden Wanted to Ban Gas Stoves: Memo

A federal official appointed by U.S. President Joe Biden wanted to ban gas stoves, according to a leaked memorandum. “There is sufficient information available for CPSC to issue an NPR in FY 2023 proposing to ban gas stoves in homes,” Richard Trumka Jr., a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission commissioner, wrote in the Oct. 25,…


Federal Agency Advances Gas Stove Proposal From Commissioner Who Floated Ban

A U.S. agency has advanced a request for information on gas stove hazards after it was filed by a commissioner who has floated banning the stoves. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on March 1 it is seeking information from the public “on chronic chemical hazards from gas ranges.” The commission released a draft public…