House and Senate Introduce the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019

On March 7, the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 (ARBAN) was introduced in both the House and Senate. The bill was sponsored by Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley, of Oregon, Energy and Commerce Chairman Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., D-N.J., Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, of Oregon and Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. Ten senators and 22 representatives co-sponsored the bill, all Democrats. The bill would ban asbestos in America within one year, including any mixture or article containing asbestos, and products contaminated by asbestos. There would be no more importation of asbestos, and ARBAN would provide a blueprint for policy makers to deal with our nation’s extensive history of asbestos use. “I’m proud to lead this bill that would ensure this toxic chemical stays out of our homes and our communities,” said Rep. Slotkin. “We need to treat environmental security like homeland security – and the fact that the use and purchase of asbestos is…

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