Walberg, Committee Urge Action to Address PFAS Water Contamination
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Environment, participated in a hearing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) impacting communities in Michigan and across the country. The hearing included witnesses from the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Defense, and the Director of Michigan's PFAS Action Response Team. Click here to watch Walberg's questions at the hearing.
"PFAS contamination is a nationwide problem, and what's happening in Michigan right now should be a wake-up call to all of us," said Walberg. "With all the serious concerns surrounding PFAS, it is critical to get to the bottom of it and take immediate action. It will take collaboration from federal, state, and local officials to prevent future exposure, protect the public health, and ensure the safety of our drinking water."
Congressman Walberg serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov.