If confirmed, the former Gulfport mayor would join an agency tasked with keeping American consumers safe.

President Donald Trump (R) has nominated former Gulfport mayor Billy Hewes, a Republican, to be a Commissioner on the Consumer Product Safety Commission. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Hewes’ term would expire on October 26, 2031.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission works to keep Americans safe by reducing the unreasonable risk of injuries associated with consumer products and fulfilling its vision to be the recognized global leader in consumer product safety. The agency does this by issuing and enforcing mandatory standards, obtaining the recall of products, and informing and educating consumers, among other statutory avenues.

Should Hewes be confirmed, he will join a federa

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