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Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1069| Senate 
| Updated: 3/30/2023
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023 This bill generally prohibits the manufacture, process, use, and distribution in commerce of commercial asbestos or any mixture or article containing commercial asbestos. The President may, on application, grant exemptions from the prohibition in situations where it is necessary to protect national security interests. The Environmental Protection Agency must develop and make publicly available resources that may be used to educate the public and health professionals about (1) the adverse health effects of asbestos exposure, (2) any federal resources available to address the prevention and mitigation of asbestos exposure, and (3) the availability of licensed commercial asbestos mitigation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-717
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4244
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022
Mar 30, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 7, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2402
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-717
    Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4244
    Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022


  • March 30, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • April 7, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2402
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2402: Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBuilding constructionBusiness recordsCongressional oversightEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingSolid waste and recycling

Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1069| Senate 
| Updated: 3/30/2023
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023 This bill generally prohibits the manufacture, process, use, and distribution in commerce of commercial asbestos or any mixture or article containing commercial asbestos. The President may, on application, grant exemptions from the prohibition in situations where it is necessary to protect national security interests. The Environmental Protection Agency must develop and make publicly available resources that may be used to educate the public and health professionals about (1) the adverse health effects of asbestos exposure, (2) any federal resources available to address the prevention and mitigation of asbestos exposure, and (3) the availability of licensed commercial asbestos mitigation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-717
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4244
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022
Mar 30, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 7, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2402
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-717
    Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4244
    Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022


  • March 30, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • April 7, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2402
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2402: Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBuilding constructionBusiness recordsCongressional oversightEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesManufacturingSolid waste and recycling