REMOVING PFAS FROM OUR ENVIRONMENT

On 2026-01-08, Representative Haley M. Stevens (D-MI-11) delivered a floor speech titled "REMOVING PFAS FROM OUR ENVIRONMENT" in the House. The speech addressed the environment and also covered trade policy.

REMOVING PFAS FROM OUR ENVIRONMENT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Page H230] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMOVING PFAS FROM OUR ENVIRONMENT (Ms. STEVENS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, PFAS are everywhere, and they are endangering Michiganders' lives. PFAS, as we know, are toxic forever chemicals that persist in the environment, contaminate the water we drink, and accumulate in the body. Sadly, Michigan is ground zero for PFAS pollution. I am proud to have worked across the aisle to deliver results for Metro Detroit and Michigan in this regard, but we must do more. That is why today I am introducing the PROTECT Act. It is bipartisan legislation that takes urgently needed steps to remove PFAS from our environment and prevent future contamination in the air we breathe. By listing PFAS as hazardous air pollutants, this bill sets the foundation for strong, science-based standards that will reduce emissions. The PROTECT Act also holds major polluters responsible for the cleanup of these poisons, delivering real transparency and accountability to affected communities. Mr. Speaker, I thank my bipartisan cosponsors from Michigan and across the country for joining me in this important effort. I urge my colleagues to support this bill. ____________________