On the recordJune 18, 2007
CPSC must have more power to investigate possible problems with products instead of waiting to hear about them from the industry.
CPSC must have more power to investigate possible problems with products instead of waiting to hear about them from the industry.
Madigan emphasizes the need for stronger CPSC powers.
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Well, let me start by thanking you, Senator Durbin and Congressman Rush, for giving me the opportunity to testify today.
State enforcement actions have been hamstrung by the dual forces of preemption of State authority and lack of Federal oversight.
The law should preserve the states' ability to use their own consumer protection laws and Congress should give the states the right to enforce the Federal law.
The recent Target breach served as a wake-up call that government and the private sector need to take serious meaningful actions.