Video: Dem Squad Member Claims Gas Stove Regulation, Not Ban.

Is the Biden Administration Coming for Your Gas Stove?

Squad member Rep. Cori Bush (D., Mo.) insists that the Biden administration is not working to ban gas stoves, even as it pushes measures that would ban half of all gas stoves on the U.S. market.

But is that really the case? Let’s take a closer look.

The Proposed Rule

“This proposed rule is not a ban on gas stoves, we are regulating indoor air pollution,” Bush said in defense of proposed guidance from the Biden Energy Department that would impose cooking appliance efficiency regulations. If adopted, the rules would prohibit half of American gas stoves currently on the market from being sold.

So while it may not be an outright ban, the proposed rule would still have a significant impact on the availability of gas stoves in the U.S.

The Dangers of Gas Stoves

Bush also suggested her constituents need to be saved by the Biden administration from the dangers of cooking with gas stoves.

“I can only imagine the number of my constituents who are unknowingly being poisoned by their gas stove,” Bush said, “without this proposed rule being in effect.”

While it’s true that gas stoves can contribute to indoor air pollution, it’s important to note that there are ways to mitigate these risks without resorting to a ban.

The Controversy

The firestorm over gas stoves began in January when U.S. Consumer Product Safety commissioner Richard Trumka Jr., a Biden appointee, said a ban on gas stoves was “on the table.” “This is a hidden hazard,” Trumka Jr. said of cooking with gas. “Any option is on the table. Products that can’t be made safe can be banned.”

Both the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the White House tried to walk back the claim in the following weeks. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said “the president does not support banning gas stoves.”

So while there may have been some initial support for a ban on gas stoves, it seems that the Biden administration is now distancing itself from that position.

The Bottom Line

While the debate over gas stoves is far from settled, it’s clear that there are concerns about their impact on indoor air quality. Whether a ban is the best solution remains to be seen, but it’s important to have an open and honest discussion about the issue.

• Pro: Gas stoves contribute to indoor air pollution and may pose health risks.
• Con: A ban on gas stoves would limit consumer choice and could have unintended consequences.

Ultimately, the decision on whether to ban gas stoves will likely come down to a balancing of these competing concerns.