Ayanna Pressley

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Score 225

Reposted by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Today, I joined @RepPressley & @RepShontelBrown in urging the FDA to finalize its long overdue ban on formaldehyde in hair products.

As the process has dragged on, more people have been put at risk of cancer—particularly women of color.

The FDA must act without delay.

4/9/2025, 2:57:48 PM

The statement and accompanying letter address a public health issue, urging the FDA to finalize a ban on formaldehyde in hair products due to cancer risks, particularly affecting women of color. The tone is urgent and advocacy-focused, aiming to protect public health and promote regulatory action.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement strives to do no harm by advocating for a ban on a harmful substance, aligning with public health interests. [+2]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding and empathy by highlighting the disproportionate impact on women of color, fostering awareness of health disparities. [+2]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses influence to advocate for societal betterment by pushing for regulatory action to protect vulnerable populations. [+2]