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The American Nurses Association (ANA) speaks for all nurses at national and international forums. ANA is a recognized and respected voice in Washington DC, where ANA has taken the lead in pushing reforms benefiting nurses.

To learn more, visit ANA's Government Affairs.

 

TSCA Reform Bill Introduced

The TSCA Reform Bill, introduced by Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) on April 14th, would update the 35 year old Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA), which is widely perceived to have failed to protect public health and the environment.

Since TSCA took effect, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been able to require testing on just 200 of the more than 80,000 new chemicals produced and used in the U.S., and just five chemicals have been regulated under this law. This means that chemicals are allowed to enter our homes, workplaces, and communities with little or no testing for human toxicity. Consumers and workers are not informed about harmful chemicals in products/equipment they use at home and on the job, and there is no requirement that safer chemicals be substituted for toxic ingredients. Furthermore, it can take years, sometimes even decades, to remove a chemical from the market once it has been identified.

DNA is a partner in the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families coalition which supports the goals of the bill. Contact your legislators TODAY and let them know you support this bill.

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Delaware Legislators

Senators
Senator Christopher Coons (D)
383 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
tel: (202) 224-5042
fax: (202) 228-3075

District Office Information
1105 N. Market St.
Suite 2000
Wilmington, DE 19801-1233
Phone (302) 573-6345
 
Senator Thomas Carper (D)
Capitol Office Information
513 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510
Phone (202) 224-2441
Fax (202) 228-2190

District Office Information
2215 Federal Building
300 South New Street
Dover, DE 19904
Phone (302) 674-3308

 Congressman
Congressman John Carney (D)
Capitol Office Information
1429 Longworth House Office Building
Washington DC 20515
Phone (202) 225-4165
Fax (202) 225-2291

District Office Information
201 N. Walnut St., Suite 107
Wilmington, DE 19801-3970
Phone (302) 428-1902

 

 
 
 

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