Cross-posted at MomsRising and MotherTalkers.
Hey California parents!
The California State Assembly has until today to pass a bill, SB 797, that would ban the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from baby products like bottles and formula cans. Similar bills have already passed in Minnesota and Connecticut.
As the Los Angeles Times noted today, the formula and packaging industry have launched a ferocious campaign against this bill even though there are 200 peer-reviewed studies linking BPA with heart disease, diabetes, liver problems, brain damage, cancer and hormone disruption.
We are currently six votes shy of passing this important piece of legislation. CA parents, can you help us protect our children from BPA by making a few quick phone calls? Please encourage the following legislators who voted against the bill to vote YES on SB 797:
- Wilmer Amina – Carter 916-319-2062
- Alyson Huber- 916-319-2010
- Norma Torres- 916-319-2061
We have even provided a script to help you out:
“Hello, My name is _____________________ and I am calling on behalf of parents in California in favor of supporting SB 797 to get the chemical bisphenol-A out of baby bottles and formula cans.
I know that the Assemblymember has one last chance to support this bill today through an “aye” vote when it is up for reconsideration. I am greatly concerned that as a parent, Assemblymember ____________ is unwilling to protect the state’s children herself. I am urging her support of SB 797 today.
Thank you for your time!”
While Republicans overwhelmingly voted against this bill and Democrats overwhelmingly supported it, there are some Democrats -- especially in southern California -- who abstained from voting altogether. Why not put in a phone call to your Assemblymember while you are at it? Here is a list of Assemblymembers' offices.
Thank YOU for taking the time to save this bill and protect our children from toxic products. Please help spread the word to all your family and friends in California!