On the recordSeptember 29, 2020
I thank the leaders of the Energy and Commerce Committee on both sides of the aisle for moving forward with H.R. 8134, the Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act. I especially want to thank Chairwoman Schakowsky, who has worked so hard on this, and Representative Jeff Duncan, who has also led on this bill. This bill will improve coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the CBP, to target and prevent consumer products that violate American laws from entering the United States. Importantly, this effort prioritizes shipments from China, where we know the overwhelming majority of counterfeit goods originate. By prioritizing inspection of shipments from China, H.R. 8134 will help the CPSC and the CBP identify trends and better position us to prevent goods that violate our laws and, by the way, hurt our small businesses from entering our country. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of addressing supply chain threats. This bill is an important step in making that happen. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.
