Sen. Capito Criticizes Sen. Markey's Remarks on Trump EPA Nominees

Safety and Environmental Progress

• 💡 Senator Capito highlights significant environmental progress in air and water quality over the last 50 years, regardless of political party.
• 📌 She notes that old chemical processes remained on the books because they were not updated with newer, safer alternatives.

Response to Senator Markey

• ⚠️ Capito directly addresses Senator Markey's comments, stating that the lack of action on old chemicals was because nothing was being done with them.
• 🎯 She expresses that it is insulting to suggest that nominees would allow communities to become less safe and healthy.

Nominee Support and Hearing Conclusion

• ✅ Capito thanks nominees Mr. Troutman and Mr. Kne for stepping up, emphasizing the collective importance of safety in air, water, and energy production.
• 🗓️ The hearing concludes with instructions for submitting written questions and due dates for nominee responses.