WATCH: Munroe speaks out against carcinogenic firefighting foam

(The Center Square) – Rep. Brian Munroe, D-Warminster, gave a moving speech on the House floor concerning his own two diagnoses with cancer as a result of exposure to PFAS, carcinogenic chemicals used in firefighting foam.

His bill prohibiting the use of the chemicals in favor of newer options which are less dangerous received unanimous support.

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