This is not a drill! Right now, Congress is trying to undermine a law—the Toxic Substances Control Act—that protects communities and families from dangerous chemicals that can end up in our air and water and in our household products, like furniture, luggage, and electronics.
We are on the verge of losing safeguards for all types of chemicals. But today, I’m focusing my worry on human-made PFAS “forever chemicals” that can linger in the environment for thousands of years, accumulate in our bodies, and are linked to decreased fertility, liver damage, thyroid problems, cancer, and more.
Tell Congress: Protect Our Families From Harmful Toxic Chemicals
Most people in the United States have been exposed to PFAS and have detectable levels in their blood. This is because PFAS chemicals are EVERYWHERE—in things like stain-resistant carpets and upholstery, nonstick cookware, food packaging, and even clothing, like rain gear and even school uniforms.
Earlier this month, my family went shopping for a couch—harmless enough, right? After hours in the store, grilling the salesperson about PFAS and other chemicals in fabrics and foams, I had to throw up my hands. These chemicals are impossible to avoid. It’s a nightmare.
If this is the case now, then why is Congress trying to undo existing protections? They are currently trying to codify EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s approach to toxic chemicals, which includes undermining the science of risk evaluation, ignoring decades of research, and loosening industry requirements. All this means our uniquely vulnerable children will experience more exposure to PFAS and other chemicals.
This is an all-hands-on-deck moment for toxic chemical protections. Now’s the time to demand chemical safety and tell Congress not to touch the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Tell Congress: Protect Our Families From Harmful Toxic Chemicals