Diaz-Balart Co-Hosts Contaminated Drywall Caucus Meeting with Rep. Nye

WASHINGTON, DC-Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Congressman Glenn Nye (D-VA), co-chairs of the Congressional Contaminated Drywall Caucus, hosted a meeting Thursday with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other Members of Congress to discuss the adverse affects of Contaminated Chinese Drywall, latest studies, ongoing investigations and next steps.

“This issue continues to affect families in South Florida and across the nation, and has the potential of causing serious long-term health risks and financial burdens.

“The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have made recommendations on what homeowners faced with contaminated Chinese drywall can do to improve conditions in their homes. It is now necessary to develop a process to assist them on taking these steps towards improvement.

“I thank my colleagues in the House, including Congressman Nye, who understand the urgency in resolving this matter and remain committed to working with me and the federal agencies involved, in finding a solution for victims of contaminated Chinese drywall.”

Diaz-Balart has taken the lead in Congress calling for federal funding to conduct investigations of contaminated Chinese drywall, has introduced legislation, and has passed amendments on the issue. He also established the bi-partisan Contaminated Chinese Drywall Caucus in 2009 with former Rep. Robert Wexler of Florida. Rep. Glenn Nye of Virginia now co-chairs the Caucus with Diaz-Balart.

Members of the Caucus present at the briefing included: Rep. Robert Wittman (R-VA), Rep. Deborah Halvorson (D-IL), Rep. Connie Mack (R-FL) and Rep. Gene Taylor (D-MS).