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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Votes For Protections From Toxic Chemicals

Statement

Date: May 25, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Business and Consumers Environment

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) released the statement below today after voting in favor of bipartisan legislation to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The bill passed by a vote of 403-12.

"There are over 80,000 chemicals used every single day in the U.S. These chemicals have enormous impact on the health of our communities and environment. Chemicals are so commonly used in our furniture, cosmetics, household cleaners, children's toys, food, and much more, yet face little to no regulation and review before they are released on the market. H.R. 2576 will improve public health protections for current chemicals on the market, require safety reviews for new chemicals before they enter the market, increase access to information and improve transparency for consumers, and strengthen protections for vulnerable populations. This bill is a long overdue step forward to better protect our families, our community, and our planet."


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