STATEMENT: President Biden protects Grand Canyon from uranium mining
Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument will protect critical watershed, wildlife habitat and cultural sites
Media Statements
SCOTUS action will limit generic drug competition
U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a federal circuit court decision that imperils a critical method that many generic drug makers use to win approval. The court denied a petition of certiorari in Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. V GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Et. Al., allowing the divided lower court's decision to stand. This action can have dramatically limit competition from lower-priced generic and biosimilar medicines.
New Biden clean cars proposal will spur electric vehicle adoption, slash pollution
The Biden administration proposed Wednesday some of the most ambitious vehicle pollution limits in the world, following similar actions by many U.S. states. The pending rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is designed to ensure that all-electric cars make up as many as 2 out of every 3 new passenger vehicles sold in the United States by 2032.
Right to Repair measure, which got farther than ever before in Washington, stalls in Senate
Washingtonians will have to wait another year for reforms which grant them the ability to fix modern electronics. The Fair Repair Act (HB 1392) failed to clear the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy and Technology before the March 29 cutoff, ending its progress through the legislature.
STATEMENT: EPA acts to protect drinking water from PFAS
New proposal would create first national limits on dangerous ‘forever chemicals’
Statement: The Fair Repair Act moves forward in the Legislature
On Thursday, the House Committee on Appropriations advanced the Fair Repair Act (HB 1392) by a vote of 18-12. The Fair Repair Act, sponsored by Rep. Mia Gregerson, would expand consumers’ access to parts, tools and information necessary for electronic device repair.
EPA, DOT to increase accountability, safety in wake of Ohio chemical train derailment
Federal government requiring Norfolk Southern to pay for cleanup; new rail safety rules coming
Statement: The Fair Repair Act clears first legislative hurdle
On Wednesday, the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Business voted 7-6 to advance the Fair Repair Act (HB 1392). Sponsored by Rep. Mia Gregerson, the Fair Repair Act would make it easier for consumers to repair their personal electronic devices.
Statement: 3M to stop making, using PFAS
Major manufacturer to discontinue use of hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ by end of 2025
McDonald’s sets targets for responsible antibiotic use in its global beef supply chain
Fast food giant sets targets for responsible antibiotic use in its global beef supply chain