Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023
United States118th CongressS-1069Senate
Updated: Mar 30, 2023
Summary
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
Latest companion bill action
HR-2402: Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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