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Chairwoman Tenenbaum to Leave the CPSC
The chairwoman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Inez Tenenbaum, announced October 24 that she will leave her position as of December 1 to join the law firm Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough.

Ms. Tenenbaum announced earlier this year that she would not seek renomination to the Commission when her term expired in 2013. She has served as Chairwoman since June of 2009 and the former South Carolina education superintendent says she's ready to return home and face new challenges. President Obama has not yet nominated her replacement to head the agency.

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Highlights & News

May 7, 2026
Congressman Ken Calvert recently introduced the Fireworks for Freedom Act (H.R. 8593), legislation aimed at helping communities hold fireworks displays in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The bill, which is supported by both APA and NFA, would waive certain environmental regulations that have been used to deny fireworks permits while preserving local authority.

March 2, 2026
The APA and NFA have formally requested that the Department of the Treasury and Customs and Border Protection expedite refunds of tariff payments collected under IEEPA. Click here to view the letter.

December 1, 2025
Urgent Call to Action: #SaveAmericasFireworks

June 26, 2025
The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration grants APA’s exemption request providing relief from the HOS & ELD requirements from June 28 – July 8

June 25, 2025
APA Urges Fireworks Safety and Early Purchasing this July 4th

June 10, 2025
Press release urging the Trump administration and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to issue an exemption for fireworks to sustain the fireworks supply chain and support community traditions

April 3, 2026
Second Letter to President Trump

March 18, 2025
Letter to President Trump requesting exemption from Tariffs

February 26, 2025
Kash Patel sworn in as acting ATF Chief

January 2025
Duffy sworn in to head the U.S. Dept. of Transportation
Feldman named Acting CPSC Chairman

April 4, 2023
APA Clarification on use of "cold spark machines" click here.