S. 2811: Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-09-16 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-20 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-09-16):
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.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2811 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2811?
S. 2811 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2811 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).