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MI HR0351

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Winnie Brinks

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Calls on the Trump Administration to immediately release a draft toxicological profile prepared by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) regarding perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) dangers to human health

  • Notes that PFAS contamination has been detected at 15 locations across 30 individual sites in Michigan, with sites found in nearly half of U.S. states

  • States that the draft ATSDR assessment concludes certain PFAS may be dangerous at levels one-sixth of the current EPA health advisory level, particularly for infants, breastfeeding mothers, and other sensitive populations

  • Identifies that PFAS exposure may increase cancer risk, harm immune function, raise cholesterol, reduce fertility, and impact infant and child development

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Secretary of Health and Human Services, ATSDR Director, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution to call on the Trump Administration to immediately release the draft toxicological profile on the dangers of PFAS to human health.

Trump Administration

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Natural Resources

5/23/2018

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources5/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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