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AHFA Proposes to Amend 'STURDY'

April 16, 2021 - High Point, N.C.

AHFA proposed amendments to “STURDY” – the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act – to bring clarity and increased effectiveness to the proposed legislation.

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'STURDY' Proposes Swift Rulemaking

March 17, 2021 - Washington, DC

Momentum is building behind proposed legislation designed to reduce the number of furniture tip-over accidents involving children and clothing storage units.

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AHFA Updates Label Guidance

March 1, 2021 - High Point, NC

AHFA has updated its “Anatomy of a Law Label” guidance to include the new federal flammability regulation compliance statement.

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Schakowsky Reintroduces STURDY

February 26, 2021 - Washington, D.C.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) reintroduced STURDY, the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act, on February 24.

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AHFA Extends Scholarship Deadline

February 3, 2021 - High Point, NC

The American Home Furnishings Alliance has extended the application deadline for its 2021 academic scholarships to Friday, February 26.

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Employee Retention Credit for 2021

January 13, 2021 - High Point, NC

An overview of changes made to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

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SOFFA Included in Omnibus Bill

December 28, 2020 - Washington, DC

The $1.4 trillion omnibus package passed by Congress on Monday, Dec. 21, included more than 3,000 pages of legislation, including the Safer Occupancy Furniture Flammability Act (SOFFA).

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ISPA Joins Industry 'ALLIANCE4SAFETY'

December 21, 2020 - High Point, NC

The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has joined the Alliance4Safety, a broad initiative designed to reinforce a unified industry message that “Safe=Essential” for home furnishings companies.

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