YourVoice.Now Summary
Senate names the first week of April National Asbestos Awareness Week and asks the Surgeon General to warn the public
The details
Most people would see no change in daily life. This resolution names the first week of April as National Asbestos Awareness Week, for the 21st year. It notes that breathing in asbestos fibers can cause cancer, such as mesothelioma, and other lung disease. Signs of illness can take 10 to 50 years to show up. The Senate also urges the Surgeon General to warn and teach people about the health risks of asbestos. That request does not require any action. The Senate agreed to the resolution on March 27, 2026.
Congressional Summary
This resolution designates the first week of April as National Asbestos Awareness Week. It also urges the Office of the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Passed Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-03-27
- Date Added
- 2026-10-03
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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