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Consumer Product Safety Commission

Federal agency · Founded 1972


Structure and appointment

Independent regulatory commission. Five commissioners appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, serving seven-year terms. Not more than three commissioners may be affiliated with the same political party.

Source: statute / agency record

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Notes

CPSC. Independent regulatory commission. Consumer product safety regulation.