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50 Years of Consumer Product Safety Commission: Protecting Citizens

The U.S. Senate recognized the 50th anniversary of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which has protected citizens from unsafe products for half a century. Thanks to its actions, such as setting safety standards and removing risky products from the market, the number of accidents and deaths related to everyday products has significantly decreased, directly impacting safety in homes and daily life.
Key points
For 50 years, the CPSC has protected consumers, preventing millions of serious injuries and deaths by setting safety standards and removing dangerous products.
CPSC's efforts have led to significant reductions in accidents, such as fewer child deaths from refrigerators and garage doors, and a decline in child poisonings and bicycle/pool-related injuries.
The U.S. Senate expresses appreciation for CPSC's work and commits to continued collaboration to ensure the safest possible consumer products.
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Print number: 117_SRES_855
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2022-12-01