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Headline: Dan Kildee introduces bipartisan bill targeting PFAS community engagement

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Dan Kildee U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | Official U.S. House Headshot

Dan Kildee U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan | Official U.S. House Headshot

Rep. Dan Kildee, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Michigan’s 8th district, has recently shared several updates on his legislative activities and personal expressions of condolence through social media posts.

On November 25, 2024, Rep. Kildee announced a new bipartisan bill he introduced as Co-Chair of the Congressional PFAS Task Force. The legislation aims to designate a point person at the Department of Defense to engage with communities impacted by PFAS contamination. In his tweet, he stated: "As Co-Chair of the Congressional PFAS Task Force, I introduced a bipartisan bill to designate a point person at the @DeptofDefense to engage with PFAS-impacted communities. These communities should not be ignored, and my legislation will ensure their voices are heard at the…"

The following day, on November 26, 2024, Rep. Kildee expressed his condolences to Senator Stabenow for her loss via Twitter: "I’m so sorry for your loss, @SenStabenow. Sending my love and deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time."

Later that same day, Rep. Kildee highlighted National Diabetes Month by addressing insulin affordability issues in another tweet. He reflected on past achievements while advocating for broader legislative measures: "November is National Diabetes Month. I was proud to cap the cost of insulin at $35/month for seniors on Medicare, but too many Americans still struggle to afford this life-saving drug. My bill, the Affordable Insulin Now Act, would cap the price of insulin for ALL Americans,…"

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