[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 94 (Monday, June 3, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3571]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EAST PALESTINE RAILROAD CRISIS

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, more than 1 year ago, the people of East 
Palestine, Ohio, faced a crisis that shook their community to its core, 
caused by a train derailment. The Norfolk Southern train derailment 
unleashed a torrent of toxic chemicals, leaving a trail of uncertainty 
and toxic clouds of environmental fear in its wake.
  Today, we stand here not just to acknowledge the pain of the past, 
but to act for the future. Alongside my Ohio colleague,   David Joyce, 
we recently introduced the bipartisan East Palestine Health Impact 
Monitoring Act of 2024. It is about ensuring that the voices of the 
affected communities are heard and that their concerns are addressed.
  By authorizing funding for a comprehensive study of the long-term 
health impacts, we commit to understanding the full extent of the 
damage caused and providing necessary support for recovery.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join us in this crucial 
bipartisan and bicameral endeavor. Together, let us reaffirm our 
commitment to the well-being of all Americans, and let us ensure that 
no community is left behind.

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