H.R. 5373 Introduced Environmental Protection

Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025

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 House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] Introduced September 16, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action September 16, 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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 16, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Sep 16, 2025 Introduced in House

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