118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2402 — Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2023

“To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution in commerce of commercial asbestos and mixtures and articles containing commercial asbestos, and for other purposes.”

Environmental protection

Introduced Mar 30, 2023

Last action Apr 7, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

Step 1

Introduced

Mar 30, 2023

Step 2

Referred

Apr 7, 2023

E&C

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Apr 7, 2023

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

Mar 30, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 30, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.