Senator Sherrod Brown Advocates for Health Impact Assessment in East Palestine Train Derailment

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown’s East Palestine Health Impact Monitoring Act has passed the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions in a bipartisan vote. The legislation calls for a study to be conducted on the public health effects of the train derailment that occurred in East Palestine on February 3, 2023. The study will specifically analyze the human health impacts resulting from the derailment and the subsequent release and burning of chemicals.

The bill will now advance to the full Senate for a vote. Senator Brown has been actively engaged in the East Palestine community following the train accident, listening to residents express their concerns about health issues and potential long-term consequences of the derailment and chemical exposure.

Senator Brown emphasized the importance of providing Ohioans with answers and information regarding the impact of the incident on their health. He is committed to advocating for this legislation to become law.

Recognizing the need for access to health information and care for those affected by the derailment, Senator Brown has advocated for baseline medical testing for individuals impacted by the incident. He has also urged government agencies such as the EPA, CDC, and NIH to prioritize the monitoring of short and long-term health effects resulting from the train derailment in East Palestine.

By ensuring that residents have access to necessary health resources and ongoing research, Senator Brown is working to address