Tell our U.S. Senators and members of Congress to Protect People and State's Rights

Lately, federal agencies that supervise safety-focused programs have been quietly working to strip away state powers. Federal agencies want to remove Washington state’s authority to regulate drug, food and vehicle safety so that companies have more lenient regulations. These changes are unfair to victims and the people of Washington state. They eliminate the check-and-balance system for federal regulators and take away Washington state’s authority to protect its citizens. Tell our U.S. Senators and members of Congress to stop stripping away Washington state’s power to keep its citizens safe. Recent examples: Eliminating State Food Safety Protections: This past Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would remove Washington state’s authority to regulate food, nullifying more than 200 state laws nationally that govern the safety of meat, milk, fish and other foods. Eliminating State Drug Safety Protections: In January, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new rule – developed in consultation with drug companies – designed to eliminate state drug safety protections. A drug company that fails to warn doctors and patients about a drug's dangers and kills thousands – but has a warning label approved by the FDA – will be immune from liability. Eliminating Vehicle Safety and Emission Standards: Currently before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are rules that would pre-empt state laws on safety standards for car roofs and seat positions. Another rule would stop states from adopting fuel emission standards for light trucks and sport utility vehicles that are more strict than the federal standard. Tell our U.S. Senators and members of Congress that Washington state won’t be disregarded in favor of special-interest legislation. Tell a friend about our important work. Sincerely, Barbara Flye, Chair Washington Network for Civil Justice and Accountability

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