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Carlsbad legislative subcommittee backs four federal bills on e-bike safety, coastal restoration, child nutrition and PFAS liability
Summary
The Carlsbad City Council legislative subcommittee voted unanimously to support four federal bills addressing e-bike battery safety, coastal and estuary restoration, child nutrition during school breaks and liability protections for water systems handling PFAS.
The Carlsbad City Council legislative subcommittee voted unanimously on June 24 to support four federal bills: a consumer safety standard for lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and scooters; the Resilient Coast and Estuaries Act to bolster lagoon and estuary protection; the Stop Child Hunger Act to provide grocery benefits to families when school meals are unavailable; and a bill to clarify PFAS liability for drinking water and wastewater systems.
The subcommittee said the measures align with local priorities including public safety, coastal resiliency and protections for children and water utilities. Council member Acosta moved to support the four measures; the…
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