Delgado Urges Inclusion of PFAS Provisions in NDAA Conference Report

Speaker I rise today on behalf of thousands of families in my district that have been exposed to pee in their drinking water last week. My friend Michael Hickey testify before the House on the prevalence of Pfas contamination and who's it falls and Petersburg two communities in my district but who's falls in Petersburg are not alone Hundreds of communities across the country are dealing with Pfas contamination Here's what we know about these forever chemicals Pfas contaminants Can cause autoimmune disorders thyroid conditions or disorders and cancer It's time for action As a named conferees for the National Defense Authorization Act I would forcefully advocate for pre treatment standards and that peace be designated a hazardous substance too. Many families are living with the consequences of Pfas contamination in our nation and is doing large part to our inaction your back the balance of