Political Quotes

“The gentleman is correct. I, too, have heard from lighting manufacturers, and I sympathize with the concerns asserted by them regarding potential unintended consequences. The intent of this bill, and, for that matter, my intent, is to keep the compliance deadline for changes to the 190-watt limiter requirement at January 7, 2019. We now know that the limiter requirement adds to the cost to consumers, it can compromise ceiling fan reliability, and is no longer needed to meet efficiency standards. The final rule that included the ceiling fan light kit standards also provided that the 190-watt limiter requirement is deemed to be met by any product that complies with the new efficiency standards. The bottom line is that the 190-watt limiter should no longer be required beginning on January 7, 2019. This bill, S. 2030, seeks to delay the ceiling fan light kit compliance deadline only, but not to delay the change to the 190-watt limiter requirement. Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, reclaiming my time, I thank the chairman for confirming that the provisions of S. 2030 are not intended to delay the change to the 190-watt limiter requirement. Mr. Speaker, I believe ceiling fan lighting kit manufacturers have acted in good faith in the run-up to the change in the standard and that they should not be penalized for producing light kits without the 190-watt limiting device.…”