Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 2811
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025
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Introduced 2025-09-16Topic: environment · public healthSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceAlan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025 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.
Sponsors
- Jeff Merkley Democrat sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | refer |
| 2025-09-16 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |