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Young, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have introduced the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting children from the devastating effects of lead poisoning. The proposed act would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to update its lead poisoning prevention measures to align with modern science.Senator Todd Young emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, “All children deserve the opportunity to grow up without the fear of harmful toxins in their home. The Lead-Safe Housing...
Young, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Designating April as National Safe Digging Month
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a resolution designating April as National Safe Digging Month. The resolution aims to build awareness of safe digging practices that protect homeowners and utility workers from damaging underground utility lines during excavation projects."As Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports, I’m proud to cosponsor this resolution designating April as National Safe Digging Month. As the...