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Communities in Florida and elsewhere are facing health risks due to toxic substances like PFAS and lead. Legislation has been passed to address these issues, but challenges remain with corporate polluters and environmental regulations. Efforts are underway to remediate contaminated sites and protect clean water sources.
Props to @EPA for this vital step forward for public health. It's time we prioritize safer alternatives to protect workers, including first responders such as @fdny & @nypdnews, & communities from the deadly health risks associated with this toxic mineral. https://t.co/Zt6X0Ebr0Y
When Ohioans downstream from the Norfolk Southern derailment site in East Palestine raised concerns about their drinking water, we got to work & created a well sampling program to keep them safe. Last week it became federal law. I will always go to bat for Ohio.
Low-income and historically marginalized communities are often hit hardest by polluted air, water, and land. I'm proud to cosponsor H.R. 1705, which would help clean up our communities, promote environmental justice, and protect the vulnerable. https://t.co/CViAlgxSCC
