Today, Congressman Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Senator James Lankford (R-OK), and over 20 lawmakers sent a letter to the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lee Zeldin. The letter inquires about the potential contaminant effects of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone on America’s water supply.
Congressman Josh Brecheen expressed concerns regarding the Biden-Harris administration’s promotion of mifepristone, stating, “Abortion is one of the defining evils of our time. The Biden-Harris administration worked tirelessly to promote this evil, repeatedly lying about the ‘safety’ of the abortion pill and ignoring legitimate concerns about mifepristone’s widespread availability.” He added that with chemical abortion now being common in America, it is important to understand how these hormone disruptors affect water supplies and infertility rates.
Senator James Lankford highlighted that federal regulators have not examined environmental risks associated with chemical abortion drugs like mifepristone in water systems. He stated, “Scientific research on the health effects of water sources where there are trace amounts of a chemical that is designed to end the life of a child in the womb should not be controversial.”
Students for Life Action President Kristan Hawkins supported this initiative by saying, “Great leaders ask hard questions, making this letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) vital for consideration by the new Trump Administration.” She emphasized concerns about endocrine disruptors affecting water safety and potentially increasing infertility rates.
Brecheen and Lankford were joined by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (WY), Bernie Moreno (OH), Jim Banks (IN), along with Representatives Andy Harris (R-MD), Robert Aderholt (R-AL), Kat Cammack (R-FL), Chip Roy (R-TX), Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Brandon Gill (R-X), Richard Hudson (R-NC), Michael Cloud (R-TX), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Michael Guest (R-MS), Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Eli Crane (R-AZ), Ben Cline (R-NC), Mary Miller(R-IL) Mark Harris(R-NC) Barry Moore(R-AL) Riley Moore(R-WV) Sheri Biggs(R-SC) Eric Burlison(R-MO).
The background provided states that President Biden’s Food and Drug Administration deregulated mifepristone allowing mail delivery without an in-person doctor visit. This has led to increased use which may raise levels of harmful chemicals due to high levels of endocrine disruptors.
