NLBMDA APPLAUDS HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EPA

The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA) commended the House Appropriations Committee for once again adopting an amendment to the upcoming budget for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which would prohibit the agency from enforcing its Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting (LRRP) Rule until the agency approves a reliable lead test kit as mandated by the agency's own regulations. The NLBMDA-supported amendment was again sponsored by Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-MT) and was approved by a party-line vote of 27-20.

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