Bill119th CongressFiled Sep 16, 2025Environmental Protection
S. 2811
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 16, 2025)
Alan 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.
What just happenedSep 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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- Introduced in SenateSep 16, 2025
- Sep 16, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sep 16, 2025IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate