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Lead harms every major system of the human body – and infants and young children are especially vulnerable. Exposure can lead to developmental disorders, damage to the nervous system and blood cells, and more. Lead service lines are the main source of lead in drinking water, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 9 million homes are still served through these lead lines. Under the Biden Administration, the EPA adopted the historic Lead out of Water Rule (called the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements) that requires the replacement of lead service lines in most communities over the next decade — protecting millions of families from lead exposure through their drinking water. Yet despite this critical, commonsense measure, Republicans in Congress have made it a top priority to repeal this rule and keep poisoning families with lead. And they’ve wasted no time — already introducing a resolution (H.J Res 18) to undo the Lead Out of Water Rule. They will likely reintroduce a similar measure and move it rapidly through Congress. But — with a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives, Republicans will need every vote to get this done. We know that if we raise enough public outrage, we can stop this resolution and protect children and families across the country. Your member of Congress needs to hear from you! Send your message to reject H.J. Res 18 and any similar measure and protect the Lead Out of Water Rule!
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