S. 5235 Introduced Environmental Protection

Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026

A bill 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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] Introduced August 4, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action August 4, 2026

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  1. Aug 4, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. Aug 4, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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