Asbestos — the cancer-causing mineral still used in some industrial processes — would be banned from being manufactured, processed, used, or sold in the United States under this bill. The ban takes effect immediately, with one exception: chlor-alkali facilities (which use asbestos in chemical production) get until January 1, 2030 to transition away from it. The President could grant limited national security exemptions for up to 3 years. Named after asbestos victim Alan Reinstein, the bill closes a gap left by existing regulations that have restricted but never fully eliminated asbestos use in the U.S.
Congressional Summary
Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025This 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.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Action Date
- Date Added
- 2026-04-02