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Email Your State Senator and Ask Them to Co-Sponsor Support HB 6572

Dozens of high-paid lobbyists hired by the chemical and plastics industry have descended on the CT Senate and they are putting tremendous pressure on your State Senator to vote against HB 6572 or to weaken it with amendments. Please email your State Senator today and tell him or her you want them to co-sponsor and strongly support for HB 6572 with no amendments when it comes to a vote. We are especially interested in showing support to Sen. Gary LeBeau (E. Hartford, Ellington, E. Windsor, S. Windsor).
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Call your State Senator Today in Support of HB 6572

CT State Senate Ready to Vote on BPA Bill & We Need Your Support To Win

Connecticut's legislation HB 6572 to phase out the hormone disruptor BPA from food and beverage containers passed the CT House 128-14 in favor, with strong support from both sides of the aisle. The bill will likely be voted on in the Senate early next week, so now is the time to call your State Senator and ask him or her to co-sponsor and support the bill with no amendments.

Connecticut is poised to lead the nation once again on toxic chemical policy reform and we are pulling out all the stops to get this bill to the Governor's desk as quickly as possible. But, with dozens of high-paid plastics and chemical industry lobbyists working against us each and every day, we can't do this without your help.

Find out how to contact your State Senator and then use our helpful calling script. Ask your State Senator to co-sponsor and support House Bill 6572 and make sure it passes without amendments. Every phone call makes a difference and it will only take a couple of minutes!

Sample Calling Script

Hi, this is ____________ and I would like to speak with Senator___________ (you will be transferred to an aide or an answering machine, and should leave a message).

Once you're connected follow this script:

Hello, this is __________ and I live at ___________. I am calling in support of House Bill 6572, which would phase out the hormone disruptor BPA from food and beverage containers. I would like Senator ___________ to co-sponsor this legislation and make sure it passes without amendments. (Add a short personal story for greater impact. Are you a cancer survivor? Do you know children with diabetes or learning disabilities? Have you faced reproductive problems or obesity? BPA has been linked with all of these and more).

Can you tell me where my Senator stands on this bill? Thank you.

After your call, please e-mail Chris or call 860-232-6232 so that we can keep track of how many calls are placed and how each legislator plans to vote.

Thank you for acting today! Your calls will make a difference and will help ensure this landmark legislation makes it to Governor Rell this session.

Other Ways to Get Active

Join the Media Response Team

The news media is a key way we can get our perspective on replacing toxic chemicals with safer alternatives out to the public. If you would be willing to write letters to newspapers every few weeks, we will send you regular emails with talking points to help you respond. Email Sarah Uhl to join the team.

Volunteer in our Office

Clean Water Action is looking for help at our office in Hartford's fashionable West End with database entry, media tracking, phone banking and other tasks. If you are interested in volunteering a few hours on a regular basis, please email Chris Corcoran or call us at 860-232-6232

Protect our Health

As the European Union and other parts of the world surpass the U.S. on chemical safety regulations, Connecticut needs comprehensive new laws to ensure that our state does not become a dumping ground for toxic products that other countries don’t allow to be sold.

Passing comprehensive policies to protect our health takes grassroots power, and we are working to build the base we need to win. Last year we sponsored over 40 forums and house parties on topics like green cleaning, safe cosmetics, and toxic toys. As we continue to win and get stronger, so does the opposition, so we invite you to join us and help us demostrate the need for smart changes. We also invite you to learn more by hosting a film showing or talk with your faith or community group, or inviting us to your home for a green cleaning or healthy spa party. To find out more about our campaigns and ways to get involved, contact Sarah Uhl 860-232-6322, suhl@cleanwater.org.

Coalition supporters enjoy a moment in front of the Giant Ducky following a March, 2008 press conference and rally. (Photo by Roger Smith)

For more information, contact the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy CT:
* CLEAN WATER ACTION 860/232-6232
* CT PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION 860/301-8857