I rise today because the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency is quietly denying us protection from forever chemicals. While Secretary Kennedy claims he will make America healthy again, the EPA announced it would overturn historical reporting requirements on toxic substances known as PFAS. Exposure to small amounts has been linked to cancer, fertility issues, and immune system failure. This year alone, the EPA has delayed enforcement on drinking water limits for PFAS, fired EPA scientists researching new forever chemicals, terminated grants for PFAS studies, and approved pesticides known to have PFAS. Across the political spectrum, legislators have come together to protect our children from dangerous PFAS chemicals. Now this administration is allowing them to be used on cereal grains, peas, beans, tomatoes, oranges, almonds, and more. Not only is this administration making our groceries more expensive, but they are making our groceries less healthy. We must stand together against these actions. Our children's health depends on it.
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Addressing the Trump administration's actions regarding PFAS chemicals and their impact on public health.
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