Yesterday, the House passed an appropriations bill which would fund the Consumer Product Safety Commission at a level $3.6 million above President Bush's request, according to the National Journal (subscription required). In February, Reg•Watch derided President Bush for proposing cuts in the budget of the independent agency which regulates and forces recalls of common household items such as toys, clothes and electronics. Bush's budget request would result in the lowest staffing levels in agency history. The Senate should follow suit in restoring CPSC's budget and allowing the agency to fully carry out its duties.