Asbestos is still being imported into the United States, and it is still being used in this country, and it is still killing about 40,000 Americans every year.

But we are here today because EPA has not used that new authority and responsibility, and we are here to further amend that law to finally protect working people and to save lives.

For the sake of our consumers and our loved ones, the United States must do the same.

I encourage you all today to also discuss the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act because I think it is in need of substantial updates.

Based on the available public health and scientific data, and the heartbreaking experience of Linda's family and hundreds of thousands of others like her, that means stopping asbestos use once and for all.

One of my biggest concerns with your risk, your asbestos risk evaluation is the Agency's position that you have the discretion to exclude significant exposures.

The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act for the 21st Century empowered EPA to ban asbestos.

Our bill would ban the manufacture, import, processing, and distribution of asbestos.

Unless we have more resources, but, believe me, I am the last person who thinks that Federal agencies or the people that work there don't do anything.

It is deeply disappointing that 40 years after EPA began work to ban asbestos under TSCA, we need to pass another law to ban this deadly substance.

I would inquire if the gentlewoman has any additional speakers. Miss GONZALEZ-COLON of Puerto Rico. Madam Chair, how much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Puerto Rico has three-quarters of a minute remaining.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 20 Offered by Mrs. Lee of Nevada The Acting…