"H.R. 2420: Environmental Design of Electrical Equipment Act" (EDEE Act) was introduced by Texas's House Representative - Mr. Michael Burgess on May 14, 2009 to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act ("TSCA") of 1976 to ensure a uniform Federal scheme of regulation of restrictions in the use of certain substances in electrical products and equipment in interstate and foreign commerce. The EDEE Act will be the federal level to harmonize all states restricted legislation on EEE product.

H.R. 2420 restrict the electroindustry product which manufacture after July 1, 2010 that contain lead, hexavalent chromium, mercury, polybrominated biphenyls ("PBBs"), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers ("PBDEs") greater than 0.1% by weight and cadmium greater than 0.01% by weight in any homogenous material. Of course, the Act exempt some electroindustry products and list the product categories.

For example, if the product fit below criteria, it will exempt from all restricted substance:
products or equipment which voltage rating greater than 300 volts, products used in fixed installations (exclusive lighting equipment), healthcare communications and emergency call systems, medical diagnostic imaging and therapy equipment and devices, surface transportation information management and control systems, etc..

The bill has been referred to the House Committee Energy and Commerce and wait for Committee consideration and Public Hearings.

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