PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 5, 2025
As a nurse practitioner, I see firsthand how pollution from the vehicles on our roads harms people. I see patients with asthma exacerbations frequently at the local urgent care where I provide care. Pollution from gas- and diesel-powered vehicles causes asthma attacks in kids and a host of other health harms, and people who live and work near roadways are at particular risk. Unfortunately, the U.S. House just voted to improperly use a tool called the Congressional Review Act to effectively overturn three state vehicle pollution programs. Unfortunately, Rep. Golden voted “yes.” The good news is that the Senate hasn’t voted yet. I’m calling on Sen. King and Sen. Collins to vote “no” on these unlawful Congressional Review Act resolutions. I hope they vote “no” to protect kids’ health. ~ Samantha Paradis, Caribou