Bills · HR 5373
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5373Environmental Protection
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because asbestos is a known cause of deadly diseases like mesothelioma and lung cancer, and despite its dangers, it is still used in some products and industries in the United States. If this bill passes, it would largely eliminate new exposure to commercial asbestos, potentially saving lives and reducing long-term health care costs associated with asbestos-related illnesses.
If the bill does not pass, the U.S. would continue to permit the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution of commercial asbestos, which means ongoing health risks for workers and communities near facilities that use it, and for consumers of products that contain it. Passing this bill would align the U.S. with many other developed nations that have already banned asbestos, marking a significant step in public health protection.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution in commerce of commercial asbestos and products containing it.
This is the core of the bill, aiming to stop new asbestos exposure in the U.S. by banning its entire lifecycle in new products.
PROVISION 02
Defines "commercial asbestos" to include specific asbestiform varieties like Chrysotile, Crocidolite, and Amosite, which are extracted and processed for their commercial value.
This definition ensures clarity and comprehensive coverage of the most dangerous and commercially used types of asbestos, preventing loopholes.
PROVISION 03
Allows existing chlor-alkali facilities to continue using asbestos fibers for manufacturing diaphragms and using asbestos diaphragms in production until January 1, 2030.
This provides a transition period for a specific industry to shift away from asbestos without immediate, potentially disruptive, operational changes.
PROVISION 04
Establishes a process for the President to grant temporary exemptions for national security reasons, with strict conditions, duration limits, and public disclosure requirements.
This creates a safety valve for critical national needs while ensuring that any continued use of asbestos is temporary, transparent, and minimizes exposure.
PROVISION 05
Clarifies that the ban does not apply to asbestos present solely as an accidental impurity in a product or to asbestos-containing materials already installed in buildings or products before the bill becomes law.
This focuses the ban on intentional use and new products, avoiding retroactive issues for materials already in place or for unavoidable trace impurities.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 16
Introduced in House
SEP 16
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5373
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 16, 2025
Last actionSep 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025
House BillHR 5373Environmental Protection
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
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