Senators Introduce Bill to Ban Asbestos, Protect Public Health
"The devastating and long-lasting effects of asbestos exposure continue to impact American families," said Markey. "We must never lose sight of the on-going problem that asbestos presents as long as it is present in our environment. It is time we ban asbestos for good, and this legislation is an important step in our efforts to rid our country of this toxic hazard."
"It's outrageous that in the year 2017, asbestos is still allowed in
"There's no excuse for the fact that asbestos is still legal in the US, even though we know how unsafe it is," said Booker. "Breathing clean air shouldn't be a luxury - it's a right. This common sense bill will ban asbestos once and for all."
"Delays in banning asbestos mean as many as 15,000 Americans die each year," said Feinstein. "Despite knowing the health risks for decades, asbestos is still used in a wide variety of construction materials that the public unwittingly comes in contact with every day. We can no longer afford to wait,
"Banning asbestos will save lives. An estimated 10,000-15,000 Americans die each year from asbestos related diseases - and thirty percent of victims are veterans," said Durbin. "Dozens of other countries have banned this dangerous product and it is inexplicable that
"Asbestos has already taken the lives of too many Montanans, and banning this harmful substance will prevent the future loss of life," Tester said. "Just ask the families in
The bill is named after
"ADAO is extremely thankful to
Asbestos is still legal in
Although the
Despite the bipartisan spirit of the historic agreement to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act last year,
Specifically, today's legislation would:
* Amend TSCA to require the
* Require that, within 18 months of enactment, the
* Within one year, disallow the manufacturing, processing, use or distribution of commerce asbestos other than described in
The bill is endorsed by a wide range of organizations, including the
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