Debbie Wasserman Schultz: “I am very sympathetic to the gentleman from Michigan's plight. PFAS chemicals have been found in groundwater and…”

“I am very sympathetic to the gentleman from Michigan's plight. PFAS chemicals have been found in groundwater and drinking water in Michigan due to their use in firefighting foam at former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. In fact, many closed installations across the country have a PFAS problem. For many decades, the Department of Defense used a class of chemicals called PFAS and PFOA in firefighting foam. However, we now know that PFAS is a toxic chemical that has negative health effects on the environment. I would like to work with the gentleman from Michigan on this issue to ensure that cleanup costs in his district are properly addressed in a timely manner, and I look forward to working with him on this issue. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.”