Rep. Doris Matsui Opposes SJRes.31, Citing Dangers to Public Health from Deregulation

Opposition to SJRes.31

• ⚠️ Rep. Doris Matsui rises in opposition to SJRes.31, a resolution she states would gut fundamental pollution regulations.
• 🎯 The bill is described as overturning air quality regulations for the nation's largest polluting industrial facilities, allowing them to emit more cancer-causing pollutants.

Health Impacts of Pollution

• 💨 Without safeguards, nearly 2,000 major polluters like oil refineries and chemical manufacturers could shut off pollution controls and release dangerous chemicals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and benzene.
• 🏥 Inhaling these pollutants is linked to significant health issues including cancer, birth defects, infertility, organ failure, and developmental disorders in children.
• 📈 Studies show air pollution is linked to higher hospitalization and death rates, with over 100,000 Americans dying annually from it.

Broader Republican Agenda

• 💰 Matsui argues that Republicans are prioritizing donors in the oil and chemical industries over the health of their constituents.
• 📉 She also criticizes a separate reconciliation bill that slashes funding for pollution reduction, ends clean energy programs, and reduces healthcare access for millions.
• ⚖️ The resolution is framed as a choice between prioritizing polluters and protecting the health of all Americans, regardless of political affiliation.

Call to Action

• 🗣️ Matsui urges colleagues to vote for clean air and vote no on SJRes.31.