Political Quotes

“I thank the chairman for yielding and for his leadership, and Chairman Pallone's leadership on all of these issues. I rise in strong support of H.R. 535. Exactly 1 year ago, I introduced the PFAS Action Act, and have been joined by many of my colleagues in this effort in the last year. {time} 1845 I promised my constituents that we would take serious steps to address that issue, and that is what we are doing today. Let us be very clear: PFAS is an urgent public health and environmental threat, and the number of contamination sites nationwide is growing at an alarming rate, including our military bases. PFAS chemicals are everywhere. They are in our nonstick cookware; they are in food containers; they are in carpet, clothing, cosmetics, and firefighting foams, just to name a few. PFAS is persistent. It accumulates in your body, and it is toxic. They are manmade, and they are known as a forever chemical. They don't break down in the environment; they don't break down in your body; and they don't break down in the wildlife. Exposure to PFAS, even at low levels, poses significant health risks, and we know that now. In a recent review, the CDC identified a number of health effects associated with PFAS exposure, including cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility, and an increased risk of asthma and thyroid disease. Experts believe that as many as 99 percent--some people say 97. I have an official source that says 99.…”