Bills · SRES 140
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 140Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution designating the first week of April 2025 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because asbestos exposure is a serious public health issue with long-lasting and often deadly consequences. While asbestos use has decreased, it remains a threat in many older buildings, homes, and certain products, meaning people can still unknowingly be exposed. If this resolution becomes law, it could lead to more public education and better understanding of the risks, potentially helping people take precautions to avoid exposure or seek earlier medical attention if they suspect a problem.
Without this resolution, the topic of asbestos might receive less public attention, potentially leaving some individuals unaware of the risks they face or the symptoms of asbestos-related diseases. By officially designating an awareness week, the government signals the ongoing importance of this issue, which can encourage both individual vigilance and broader public health efforts to protect against this hazardous material.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates the first week of April 2025 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week."
This formally recognizes the importance of public awareness about asbestos dangers.
PROVISION 02
Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate the public about asbestos exposure.
This encourages a key public health official to actively disseminate information to protect public health.
PROVISION 03
Requests a copy of the resolution be sent to the Office of the Surgeon General.
This ensures the Surgeon General's office is formally notified and encouraged to act on the resolution's intent.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 26
Introduced in Senate
MAR 26
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
MAR 26
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1875)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 140
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedMar 26, 2025
Last actionMar 26, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 140Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution designating the first week of April 2025 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
7
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