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Senators seek EPA commitments on wildfire response, drinking water testing and disaster cleanup
Summary
In the confirmation hearing, senators from California and other wildfire‑affected states asked Lee Zeldin whether he would match prior EPA disaster responses — including drinking water testing, hazardous‑materials removal and technical assistance — and he pledged to assist if confirmed.
Senators representing states hit by wildfires and other disasters pressed Lee Zeldin to commit EPA resources for immediate and long‑term recovery.
Senator Alex Padilla and Senator Richard Blumenthal highlighted recent fires in California and the agency’s role after earlier disasters such as Hurricane Sandy and the Maui fires. They asked whether…
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