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Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023

Introduced: March 30, 2023 Introduced by: Bonamici, Suzanne Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Passed Senate

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Became law

Apr 7, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

Mar 30, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 30, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now April 7, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

Committees of jurisdiction 2

Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Environment Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee

Cosponsors 27