Hudson, Tillis Bill Heads to Trump's Desk
March 20, 2018
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March 20, 2018
Hudson, Tillis Bill Heads to Trump’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statements after Congress passed their bipartisan bill the Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act:
“I am glad to see this bipartisan bill to streamline regulations on ceiling fans and save consumers money pass Congress,” said Rep. Hudson. “Although this issue probably won’t get too many headlines, it is one more example of how I am working to bring common sense to Washington and get government out of the way. I want to thank Senator Tillis for his leadership on this issue, and I’m glad to see our bill reach the finish line.”
“I’m pleased that Congress came together to unanimously pass our legislation that makes one simple change to upcoming regulations that will help save millions of American consumers from a price increase on a product they need and depend on,” said S
enator Tillis. “I want to thank Representative Hudson for his work on this commonsense, bipartisan approach to addressing regulations, and I look forward to it being signed into law soon.”
H.R. 3477, the Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act is a common sense measure to streamline two upcoming regulations on ceiling fans and save consumers money. Currently, the compliance date for latest ceiling fan light kit standard is January 7, 2019, while the compliance date for the ceiling fan standard is January 21, 2020. These two separate compliance dates for ceiling fan regulations are threatening to raise the price on a product that we all depend on in our homes and businesses. This legislation would make the date of compliance for both standards January 21, 2020, saving consumers money. It's simply common sense. The bill is supported by Retail Industry Leaders Association.
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Issues:Economy and Jobs