A federal bill aimed at enforcing stringent safety standards for lithium-ion batteries is stalled in the Senate due to a political standoff involving safety regulations and gas stoves.
The bill seeks to allow CPSC to draft mandatory safety standards for lithium-ion batteries, but has faced delays primarily due to Senator Ted Cruz's opposition related to gas stove regulations.
Senator Cruz's amendment has put the bill in limbo, as he focuses on opposing what he describes as excessive government control over consumer product regulations.
Since the House bill passed, three New Yorkers have died in fires attributed to lithium-ion batteries, highlighting the urgent need for safety regulations despite political disputes.
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