In Congress, I am a member of a committee on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), called the PFAS Task Force.

PFAS are toxic chemicals known to cause horrifying health problems ranging from birth defects to advanced-stage cancers, to thyroid disorders. Most Americans are exposed to PFAS in small quantities from everyday household items like nonstick pans and dental floss.

The policies of the Trump administration have particularly targeted the most vulnerable populations in America.

The latest?

The Trump 2020 Budget puts Americans who rely on Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security in jeopardy with a $1 trillion cut to these programs.

Big Oil has Donald Trump in their pocket. They want to expand offshore drilling, and he agrees.

These polluters don't care one bit about the health and economic security of people who live in coastal communities. Or the industries like fishing and tourism — quintessential New England industries — that depend on clean oceans and beaches. Or the habitat and wildlife that will suffer.