Stop Trump’s EPA from unleashing formaldehyde on America
Petition to Congress:
We urge you to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from lifting limits on dangerous carcinogens like formaldehyde.
Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just took another major step towards eviscerating environmental and health regulations.
Two EPA officials who previously worked in the chemical industry moved to lift restrictions on cancer-causing formaldehyde.1 Now, corporations can DOUBLE the amount of this dangerous chemical they put into our air. This was a long-time goal of chemical lobbyists and, under Trump, they got their pro-carcinogen policy through.
This is a disaster for public health. And it’s a stark example of Trump choosing corporate profits over the safety and health of every single person in this country. Congress must immediately act to stop this carcinogenic policymaking.
Sign the petition: Stop Trump's EPA from unleashing cancer-causing formaldehyde on America.
One former EPA official warned that this decision will have serious long-term effects and will likely lead to the de-regulation of more carcinogenic chemicals.2
Instead of following scientific evidence and experts, the Trump administration is again following CEOs and lobbyists. Whether it’s the EPA rolling back climate policies, or RFK Jr. pushing conspiratorial anti-vaccine policies, this White House has consistently posed a threat to America’s public health.
If our leaders fail to stop this, people will get sicker and die earlier. Congress must take action to hold the EPA’s pro-chemical insiders in check.
Sign the petition: Tell Congress to maintain restrictions on carcinogens like formaldehyde!
Sources:
- ProPublica, "Under Former Chemical Industry Insiders, Trump EPA Nearly Doubles Amount of Formaldehyde Considered Safe to Inhale,” December 8, 2025.
- The New York Times, "Starting With Formaldehyde, Trump Administration Reassesses Chemical Risks,” December 10, 2025.