S 2811

Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025

Summary

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.

Bill status

Status: In committee
Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
Cosponsors: 3
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Introduced: 2025-09-16
Latest action: 2025-09-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Committee referrals

Environment and Public Works Committee: Senate · Referred To · 2025-09-16

Recent actions

2025-09-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2025-09-16: Introduced in Senate