Legislation

EPA’s Glossary of Asbestos-related Terms and Acronyms

Legislative History from 1956 – 2013

H.R. 982: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013
Sponsor: Rep. Blake Farenthold [R-TX27]
Introduced: Mar 06, 2013

Referred to Committee: Mar 06, 2013
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization U.S. House of Representatives Staff Briefing
July 24, 2012

H.R. 4369 (112th): Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2012
Sponsor: Rep. Ben Quayle [R-AZ3, 2011-2013]
Introduced: Apr 17, 2012
Reported by Committee: Jun 08, 2012

S. 3076 (112th): FACT Act
Sponsor: Sen. Thomas Coburn [R-OK]
Introduced: May 10, 2012
Referred to Committee: May 10, 2012

Meeting with Office of the United States Surgeon General
March 26, 2012

S.Res. 389: A resolution designating the first week of April 2012 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
March 6, 2012

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization U.S. Senate Staff Briefing  “Asbestos: Impact on Public Health, Environment, and Economy”

January 18, 2012
S. 847 (112th): Safe Chemicals Act of 2011
Sponsor: Sen. Frank Lautenberg [D-NJ]
Introduced: Apr 14, 2011
Reported by Committee: Jul 25, 2012

S.Res. 63: A resolution designating the first week of April 2011 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
March 9, 2011

H.Res. 771 (111th): Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day.
Sponsor: Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN4]
Introduced: Sep 24, 2009
Agreed To (Simple Resolution): Nov 29, 2010

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization U.S. House of Representatives Staff Briefing “Asbestos Impact on Public Health, the Environment, and Economy”
June 15, 2010

S.Res. 427: A resolution designating the first week of April 2010 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
March 26, 2010

S.Res. 288 (111th): A resolution designating September 26, 2009, as “National Mesothelioma Awareness Day”.
Sponsor: Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]
Introduced: Sep 25, 2009
Agreed To (Simple Resolution): Sep 25, 2009

Statement from Acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson about National Asbestos Week
April 1, 2009

S.Res. 57: A resolution designating the first week of April 2009 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
March 5, 2009

H.R. 6903 (110th): Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008
Sponsor: Rep. Gene Green [D-TX29]
Introduced: Sep 15, 2008
Referred to Committee: Sep 15, 2008

S.Res. 462: A resolution designating the first week of April 2008 as “Natio
nal Asbestos Awareness Week”
March 5, 2008
U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials of the Committee on Energy and Commerce Legislative Hearing on S. 742  and Draft Legislation to Ban Asbestos in Products (Reinstein Testified)
February 28, 2008

H.R. 3339 (110th): Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2007
Sponsor: Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN4]
Introduced: Aug 02, 2007
Referred to Committee: Aug 02, 2007

U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee votes S. 742 out of committee
August 2, 2007

H.R. 3285 (110th): Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007
Sponsor: Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN9]
Introduced: Aug 01, 2007
Referred to Committee: Aug 01, 2007

EPW Hearing: “Examination of the Health Effects of Asbestos and Methods of Mitigating Such Impacts” (Reinstein Testified)
June, 12, 2007

S.Res. 131: A resolution designating the first week of April 2007 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
March 29, 2007

S. 742 (110th): Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007
Sponsor: Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]
Introduced: Mar 01, 2007
Passed Senate: Oct 04, 2007

S. 3274 (109th): FAIR Act of 2006
Sponsor: Sen. Arlen Specter [D-PA, 1981-2010]
Introduced: May 26, 2006
Reported by Committee: Jun 05, 2006

S.Res. 402: A resolution designating the first day of April, 2006, as “National Asbestos Awareness Day”
March 15, 2006

S. 1199 (109th): Prompt Disability Payment to Mesothelioma Victims Act of 2005
Sponsor: Sen. Conrad Burns [R-MT, 1989-2006]
Introduced: Jun 08, 2005
Referred to Committee: Jun 08, 2005

H.R. 1957 (109th): Asbestos Compensation Fairness Act of 2005
Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Cannon [R-UT3, 1997-2009]
Introduced: Apr 28, 2005
Referred to Committee: Apr 28, 2005

S.Res. 43: A resolution designating the first day of April 2005 as “National Asbestos Awareness Day”
March 17, 2005

S. 668 (109th): Asbestos Standards Enforcement Act of 2005
Sponsor: Sen. Arlen Specter [D-PA, 1981-2010]
Introduced: Mar 17, 2005
Referred to Committee: Mar 17, 2005

H.R. 1360 (109th): FAIR Act of 2005
Sponsor: Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL]
Introduced: Mar 17, 2005
Referred to Committee: Mar 17, 2005

S. 2290 (108th): FAIR Act of 2004
Sponsor: Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT]
Introduced: Apr 07, 2004
Failed Cloture: Apr 22, 2004

H.Con.Res. 317 (108th): Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the form of cancer known as mesothelioma.
Sponsor: Rep. Joseph Hoeffel [D-PA13, 1999-2004]
Introduced: Oct 30, 2003
Referred to Committee: Oct 30, 2003

S. 1125 (108th): FAIR Act of 2003
Sponsor: Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT]
Introduced: May 22, 2003
Reported by Committee: Jul 10, 2003

H.R. 2503 (108th): Asbestos Claims Tax Fairness Act of 2003
Sponsor: Rep. Michael “Mac” Collins [R-GA8, 2003-2004]
Introduced: Jun 18, 2003
Referred to Committee: Jun 18, 2003

S. 1115 (108th): Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2003
Sponsor: Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]
Introduced: May 22, 2003
Referred to Committee: May 22, 2003

H.R. 2277 (108th): Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2003
Sponsor: Rep. Henry Waxman [D-CA33]
Introduced: May 22, 2003
Referred to Committee: May 22, 2003

H.R. 1737 (108th): Asbestos Victims’ Compensation Act of 2003
Sponsor: Rep. Calvin “Cal” Dooley [D-CA20, 1993-2004]
Introduced: Apr 10, 2003
Referred to Committee: Apr 10, 2003

H.R. 1586 (108th): Asbestos Compensation Fairness Act of 2003
Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Cannon [R-UT3, 1997-2009]
Introduced: Apr 03, 2003
Referred to Committee: Apr 03, 2003

H.R. 1114 (108th): Asbestos Compensation Act of 2003
Sponsor: Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL]
Introduced: Mar 06, 2003
Referred to Committee: Mar 06, 2003

S. 413 (108th): Asbestos Claims Criteria and Compensation Act of 2003
Sponsor: Sen. Don Nickles [R-OK, 1981-2004]
Introduced: Feb 13, 2003
Referred to Committee: Feb 13, 2003

S. 2641 (107th): Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2002
Sponsor: Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]
Introduced: Jun 18, 2002
Referred to Committee: Jun 18, 2002

H.R. 1283 (106th): Asbestos Compensation Act of 2000
Sponsor: Rep. Henry Hyde [R-IL6, 1975-2006]
Introduced: Mar 25, 1999
Reported by Committee: Mar 16, 2000

S. 758 (106th): Fairness in Asbestos Compensation Act of 1999
Sponsor: Sen. John Ashcroft [R-MO, 1995-2000]
Introduced: Mar 25, 1999
Referred to Committee: Mar 25, 1999

S. 2546 (105th): Fairness in Asbestos Compensation Act of 1998
Sponsor: Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT]
Introduced: Oct 02, 1998
Referred to Committee: Oct 02, 1998

H.R. 3905 (105th): Fairness in Asbestos Compensation Act of 1998
Sponsor: Rep. Henry Hyde [R-IL6, 1975-2006]
Introduced: May 20, 1998
Referred to Committee: May 20, 1998

H.R. 544 (104th): Asbestos Management Incentive Act
Sponsor: Sen. Charles Schumer [D-NY]
Introduced: Jan 17, 1995
Referred to Committee: Jan 17, 1995

H.R. 1000 (103rd): Asbestos Management Incentive Act
Sponsor: Sen. Charles Schumer [D-NY]
Introduced: Feb 18, 1993
Referred to Committee: Feb 18, 1993

S. 1893 (101st): Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act of 1990
Sponsor: Sen. Frank Lautenberg [D-NJ]
Introduced: Nov 16, 1989
Signed by the President: Nov 28, 1990

H.R. 5552 (101st): To provide assistance to Florida Memorial College in Miami, Florida, for asbestos removal.
Sponsor: Rep. William Lehman [D-FL17, 1983-1992]
Introduced: Sep 05, 1990
Referred to Committee: Sep 05, 1990

H.R. 5334 (101st): Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act of 1990
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Luken [D-OH1, 1983-1990]
Introduced: Jul 20, 1990
Referred to Committee: Jul 20, 1990

S. 2248 (101st): A bill to repeal the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 and amendments made by such Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Malcolm Wallop [R-WY, 1977-1994]
Introduced: Mar 07, 1990
Referred to Committee: Mar 07, 1990

H.R. 4220 (101st): To repeal the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 and amendments made by such Act, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Craig Thomas [R-WY, 1995-2007]
Introduced: Mar 07, 1990
Referred to Committee: Mar 07, 1990

H.R. 3830 (101st): To amend the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984 for the purpose of removing per capita income as a factor to be considered in determining eligibility for asbestos removal assistance.
Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
Introduced: Nov 21, 1989
Referred to Committee: Nov 21, 1989

H.R. 3677 (101st): Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act of 1989
Sponsor: Rep. James Florio [D-NJ1, 1975-1990]
Introduced: Nov 16, 1989
Referred to Committee: Nov 16, 1989

H.R. 2177 (101st): Asbestos Notification Act
Sponsor: Rep. Barton “Bart” Gordon [D-TN6, 1985-2010]
Introduced: May 02, 1989
Referred to Committee: May 02, 1989

H.R. 2149 (101st): To amend the provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act relating to asbestos in the Nation’s schools by extending for one year the deadline for local educational agencies to submit asbestos management plans to State Governors and to
Sponsor: Rep. Ronald Marlenee [R-MT2, 1977-1992]
Introduced: Apr 27, 1989
Referred to Committee: Apr 27, 1989

H.R. 2123 (101st): Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Amendments of 1989
Sponsor: Rep. James Florio [D-NJ1, 1975-1990]
Introduced: Apr 26, 1989
Referred to Committee: Apr 26, 1989

H.R. 5442 (100th): Asbestos Information Act of 1988
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Luken [D-OH1, 1983-1990]
Introduced: Oct 03, 1988
Signed by the President: Oct 31, 1988

H.R. 5311 (100th): Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Amendments of 1988
Sponsor: Rep. James Florio [D-NJ1, 1975-1990]
Introduced: Sep 15, 1988
Referred to Committee: Sep 15, 1988

S. 2687 (100th): Asbestos Information Act of 1988
Sponsor: Sen. John Chafee [R-RI, 1976-1999]
Introduced: Aug 05, 1988
Referred to Committee: Aug 05, 1988

H.R. 3893 (100th): A bill to amend the provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act relating to asbestos in the Nation’s schools by providing adequate time for local educational agencies to submit asbestos management plans to State Governors and to begi
Sponsor: Rep. Michael Oxley [R-OH4, 1981-2006]
Introduced: Feb 02, 1988
Signed by the President: Jul 18, 1988

S. 2024 (100th): Asbestos in Schools Amendment Act of 1988
Sponsor: Sen. Max Baucus [D-MT]
Introduced: Feb 02, 1988
Reported by Committee: Jun 23, 1988

H.R. 4495 (100th): A bill to amend the provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act relating to asbestos in the Nation’s schools to extend the deadline for submission of asbestos management plans and to provide financial assistance to States to carry ou
Sponsor: Rep. Douglas “Doug” Bereuter [R-NE1, 1979-2004]
Introduced: Apr 29, 1988
Referred to Committee: Apr 29, 1988

S. 2329 (100th): A bill to amend the provisions of the Toxic Control Act relating to asbestos in the Nation’s schools by extending the deadlines for local educational agencies to submit asbestos management plans to State Governors and to begin implementat
Sponsor: Sen. Dale Bumpers [D-AR, 1975-1998]
Introduced: Apr 27, 1988
Referred to Committee: Apr 27, 1988

H.R. 4364 (100th): A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish guidelines on priorities for local educational agencies to clean up asbestos in schools, to extend the dea
Sponsor: Rep. Harley Staggers [D-WV2, 1983-1992]
Introduced: Apr 13, 1988
Referred to Committee: Apr 13, 1988

H.R. 4215 (100th): A bill to amend the provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act relating to asbestos in the Nation’s schools by extending the deadlines for local educational agencies to submit asbestos management plans to State Governors and to begi
Sponsor: Rep. Beryl Anthony [D-AR4, 1979-1992]
Introduced: Mar 22, 1988
Referred to Committee: Mar 22, 1988

H.R. 2693 (100th): Asbestos Information Act of 1987
Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Luken [D-OH1, 1983-1990]
Introduced: Jun 16, 1987
Reported by Committee: Dec 15, 1987

H.R. 5073 (99th): Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986
Sponsor: Rep. James Florio [D-NJ1, 1975-1990]
Introduced: Jun 24, 1986
Signed by the President: Oct 22, 1986

S. 2901 (99th): A bill to provide special rules for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 for the accrual of, and carryback of losses from, deductions for asbestos product liabilities in order to protect asbestos workers, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Jacob Hecht [R-NV, 1983-1988]
Introduced: Oct 01, 1986
Referred to Committee: Oct 01, 1986

H.R. 5369 (99th): Asbestos Information Act of 1986
Sponsor: Rep. Norman Lent [R-NY4, 1973-1992]
Introduced: Aug 08, 1986
Passed House: Sep 23, 1986

H.R. 5551 (99th): A bill for the relief of certain manufacturers or suppliers that provided asbestos materials and products to the United States.
Sponsor: Rep. Barney Frank [D-MA4, 1981-2013]
Introduced: Sep 18, 1986
Referred to Committee: Sep 18, 1986

S. 2083 (99th): Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Stafford [R-VT, 1971-1988]
Introduced: Feb 20, 1986
Reported by Committee: Aug 12, 1986

S. 2720 (99th): Asbestos Information Clearinghouse Act of 1986
Sponsor: Sen. John Chafee [R-RI, 1976-1999]
Introduced: Aug 05, 1986
Referred to Committee: Aug 05, 1986

H.R. 5078 (99th): Asbestos Information Clearinghouse Act of 1986
Sponsor: Rep. Norman Lent [R-NY4, 1973-1992]
Introduced: Jun 24, 1986
Referred to Committee: Jun 24, 1986

S. 2300 (99th): Federal Building Asbestos Hazard Abatement Act of 1986
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Stafford [R-VT, 1971-1988]
Introduced: Apr 14, 1986
Referred to Committee: Apr 14, 1986

H.R. 4311 (99th): Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986
Sponsor: Rep. James Florio [D-NJ1, 1975-1990]
Introduced: Mar 05, 1986
Referred to Committee: Mar 05, 1986

S. 1265 (99th): Asbestos Workers’ Recovery Act
Sponsor: Sen. William Armstrong [R-CO, 1979-1990]
Introduced: Jun 07, 1985
Referred to Committee: Jun 07, 1985

H.Res. 555 (99th): A resolution to refer the bill (H.R. 5551) entitled, “A bill for the relief of certain manufacturers or suppliers that provided asbestos materials and products to the United States” to the Chief Judge of the United States Claims Court f
Sponsor: Rep. Barney Frank [D-MA4, 1981-2013]
Introduced: Sep 19, 1986
Referred to Committee: Sep 19, 1986

H.R. 1626 (99th): Asbestos Workers’ Recovery Act
Sponsor: Rep. Austin Murphy [D-PA20, 1993-1994]
Introduced: Mar 20, 1985
Referred to Committee: Mar 20, 1985

H.R. 766 (99th): Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act Amendments of 1985
Sponsor: Rep. Donald Sundquist [R-TN7, 1983-1994]
Introduced: Jan 28, 1985
Referred to Committee: Jan 28, 1985

H.R. 5966 (98th): A bill to provide prompt, exclusive, and equitable compensation, as a substitute for inadequate tort remedies, for disabilities or deaths resulting from occupational exposure to asbestos; and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Austin Murphy [D-PA20, 1993-1994]
Introduced: Jun 28, 1984
Referred to Committee: Jun 28, 1984

S. 2708 (98th): Asbestos Workers’ Recovery Act
Sponsor: Sen. Charles Percy [R-IL, 1967-1984]
Introduced: May 23, 1984
Referred to Committee: May 23, 1984

H.R. 4720 (98th): Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act Amendments of 1984
Sponsor: Rep. Donald Sundquist [R-TN7, 1983-1994]
Introduced: Feb 01, 1984
Referred to Committee: Feb 01, 1984

S. 2237 (98th): Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act Amendments of 1984
Sponsor: Sen. James Sasser [D-TN, 1977-1994]
Introduced: Jan 31, 1984
Referred to Committee: Jan 31, 1984

H.R. 4546 (98th): A bill to establish a limitation on the use of friable asbestos products in any Federal assisted construction project.
Sponsor: Rep. James Oberstar [D-MN8, 1975-2010]
Introduced: Nov 18, 1983
Referred to Committee: Nov 18, 1983

H.J.Res. 621 (97th): A joint resolution to designate October 9, 1982, as “Asbestos Victims of America Day”.
Sponsor: Rep. Leon Panetta [D-CA17, 1993-1993]
Introduced: Oct 01, 1982
Referred to Committee: Oct 01, 1982

H.R. 5735 (97th): Occupational Health Hazards Compensation Act of 1982
Sponsor: Rep. George Miller [D-CA11]
Introduced: Mar 04, 1982
Referred to Committee: Mar 04, 1982

H.R. 5224 (97th): Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Millicent Fenwick [R-NJ5, 1975-1982]
Introduced: Dec 15, 1981
Referred to Committee: Dec 15, 1981

S. 1643 (97th): Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act of 1981
Sponsor: Sen. Gary Hart [D-CO, 1975-1986]
Introduced: Sep 18, 1981

H.J.Res. 621 (97th): A joint resolution to designate October 9, 1982, as “Asbestos Victims of America Day”.
Sponsor: Rep. Leon Panetta [D-CA17, 1993-1993]
Introduced: Oct 01, 1982
Referred to Committee: Oct 01, 1982

H.R. 5735 (97th): Occupational Health Hazards Compensation Act of 1982
Sponsor: Rep. George Miller [D-CA11]
Introduced: Mar 04, 1982
Referred to Committee: Mar 04, 1982

H.R. 5224 (97th): Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Millicent Fenwick [R-NJ5, 1975-1982]
Introduced: Dec 15, 1981
Referred to Committee: Dec 15, 1981

S. 1643 (97th): Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act of 1981
Sponsor: Sen. Gary Hart [D-CO, 1975-1986]
Introduced: Sep 18, 1981

H.J.Res. 621 (97th): A joint resolution to designate October 9, 1982, as “Asbestos Victims of America Day”.
Sponsor: Rep. Leon Panetta [D-CA17, 1993-1993]
Introduced: Oct 01, 1982
Referred to Committee: Oct 01, 1982

H.R. 5735 (97th): Occupational Health Hazards Compensation Act of 1982
Sponsor: Rep. George Miller [D-CA11]
Introduced: Mar 04, 1982
Referred to Committee: Mar 04, 1982

H.R. 5224 (97th): Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Millicent Fenwick [R-NJ5, 1975-1982]
Introduced: Dec 15, 1981
Referred to Committee: Dec 15, 1981

S. 1643 (97th): Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act of 1981
Sponsor: Sen. Gary Hart [D-CO, 1975-1986]
Introduced: Sep 18, 1981

S. 2847 (96th): Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act of 1980
Sponsor: Sen. Gary Hart [D-CO, 1975-1986]
Introduced: Jun 18, 1980
Referred to Committee: Jun 18, 1980

S. 1658 (96th): Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act of 1980
Sponsor: Sen. Jacob Javits [R-NY, 1957-1980]
Introduced: Aug 02, 1979
Signed by the President: Jun 14, 1980

H.R. 6840 (96th): Asbestos Control Act of 1980
Sponsor: Rep. Edward Beard [D-RI2, 1975-1980]
Introduced: Mar 18, 1980
Referred to Committee: Mar 18, 1980

H.R. 3282 (96th): Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act of 1979
Sponsor: Rep. George Miller [D-CA11]
Introduced: Mar 28, 1979
Passed House: Dec 13, 1979

H.Res. 366 (96th): A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 3282, a bill to establish a program for the inspection of schools to detect the presence of hazardous asbestos materials, to provide loans to local educational agencies to contain or
Sponsor: Rep. Gillis Long [D-LA8, 1973-1986]
Introduced: Jul 17, 1979
Agreed To (Simple Resolution): Nov 29, 1979

H.R. 2740 (96th): Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Millicent Fenwick [R-NJ5, 1975-1982]
Introduced: Mar 08, 1979
Referred to Committee: Mar 08, 1979

H.R. 2197 (96th): A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to authorize assistance to States for purposes of reducing asbestos levels in the interior of school buildings.
Sponsor: Rep. James Howard [D-NJ3, 1965-1988]
Introduced: Feb 15, 1979
Referred to Committee: Feb 15, 1979

H.R. 2106 (96th): Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act of 1979
Sponsor: Rep. Tim Carter [R-KY5, 1965-1980]
Introduced: Feb 13, 1979
Referred to Committee: Feb 13, 1979

H.R. 1524 (96th): Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act of 1979
Sponsor: Rep. George Miller [D-CA11]
Introduced: Jan 25, 1979
Referred to Committee: Jan 25, 1979

H.R. 1435 (96th): Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act of 1979
Sponsor: Rep. Carl Perkins [D-KY7, 1961-1984]
Introduced: Jan 24, 1979
Referred to Committee: Jan 24, 1979

H.R. 656 (96th): Asbestos Related Disease Screening Act of 1979
Sponsor: Rep. Frederick Richmond [D-NY14, 1975-1982]
Introduced: Jan 15, 1979
Referred to Committee: Jan 15, 1979

H.R. 497 (96th): A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to authorize assistance to States for purposes of reducing asbestos levels in the interior of school buildings.
Sponsor: Rep. James Howard [D-NJ3, 1965-1988]
Introduced: Jan 15, 1979
Referred to Committee: Jan 15, 1979

H.R. 13895 (95th): Asbestos Related Disease Screening Act
Sponsor: Rep. Frederick Richmond [D-NY14, 1975-1982]
Introduced: Aug 16, 1978
Referred to Committee: Aug 16, 1978

H.R. 13661 (95th): Asbestos Related Disease Screening Act
Sponsor: Rep. Frederick Richmond [D-NY14, 1975-1982]
Introduced: Jul 31, 1978
Referred to Committee: Jul 31, 1978

H.R. 13461 (95th): Asbestos Related Disease Screening Act
Sponsor: Rep. Frederick Richmond [D-NY14, 1975-1982]
Introduced: Jul 13, 1978
Referred to Committee: Jul 13, 1978

H.R. 11427 (95th): A bill to authorize the disposal of asbestos chrysotile from the national stockpile and the supplemental stockpile.
Sponsor: Rep. Charles Price [D-IL21, 1983-1988]
Introduced: Mar 09, 1978
Referred to Committee: Mar 09, 1978

H.R. 9496 (95th): Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Millicent Fenwick [R-NJ5, 1975-1982]
Introduced: Oct 11, 1977
Referred to Committee: Oct 11, 1977

H.R. 8689 (95th): Asbestos Health Hazards Compensation Act
Sponsor: Rep. Millicent Fenwick [R-NJ5, 1975-1982]
Introduced: Aug 02, 1977
Referred to Committee: Aug 02, 1977

H.R. 6588 (95th): A bill to provide for immediate action by the Federal agencies concerned to protect the public more effectively against asbestos contamination.
Sponsor: Rep. Newton Steers [R-MD8, 1977-1978]
Introduced: Apr 25, 1977
Referred to Committee: Apr 25, 1977

H.R. 2587 (95th): A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to authorize assistance to States for purposes of reducing asbestos levels in the interior of school buildings.
Sponsor: Rep. James Howard [D-NJ3, 1965-1988]
Introduced: Jan 27, 1977
Referred to Committee: Jan 27, 1977

H.R. 15746 (94th): A bill to provide that mining companies may not discharge certain asbestos fibers except on land and in a manner provided by the Secretary of the Interior.
Sponsor: Rep. Philip Ruppe [R-MI11, 1967-1978]
Introduced: Sep 29, 1976
Referred to Committee: Sep 29, 1976

H.R. 15747 (94th): A bill to provide that mining companies that discharge asbestos fibers into Lake Superior shall be required to pay for the cost of removal of such fibers from water used for public drinking purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Philip Ruppe [R-MI11, 1967-1978]
Introduced: Sep 29, 1976
Referred to Committee: Sep 29, 1976

H.R. 15033 (94th): A bill to provide that mining companies that discharge asbestos fibers into Lake Superior shall be required to pay for the cost of removal of such fibers from water used for public drinking purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Philip Ruppe [R-MI11, 1967-1978]
Introduced: Aug 03, 1976
Referred to Committee: Aug 03, 1976

H.R. 15032 (94th): A bill to provide that mining companies may not discharge certain asbestos fibers except on land and in a manner provided by the Secretary of the Interior.
Sponsor: Rep. Philip Ruppe [R-MI11, 1967-1978]
Introduced: Aug 03, 1976
Referred to Committee: Aug 03, 1976

H.R. 14363 (94th): A bill to provide that mining companies may not discharge certain asbestos fibers except on land and in a manner provided by the Secretary of the Interior.
Sponsor: Rep. Philip Ruppe [R-MI11, 1967-1978]
Introduced: Jun 14, 1976
Referred to Committee: Jun 14, 1976

H.R. 14364 (94th): A bill to provide that mining companies that discharge asbestos fibers into Lake Superior shall be required to pay for the cost of removal of such fibers from water used for public drinking purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Philip Ruppe [R-MI11, 1967-1978]
Introduced: Jun 14, 1976
Referred to Committee: Jun 14, 1976

H.R. 14032 (94th): Toxic Substances Control Act
Sponsor: Rep. Robert Eckhardt [D-TX8, 1967-1980]
Introduced: May 26, 1976
Passed House: Aug 23, 1976

S. 3149 (94th): Toxic Substances Control Act
Sponsor: Sen. John Tunney [D-CA, 1971-1976]
Introduced: Mar 16, 1976
Signed by the President: Oct 11, 1976

H.R. 7927 (94th): A bill to authorize the disposal of asbestos chrysotile from the national stockpile and the supplemental stockpile.
Sponsor: Rep. Millicent Fenwick [R-NJ5, 1975-1982]
Introduced: Jun 16, 1975
Referred to Committee: Jun 16, 1975

H.R. 7026 (94th): A bill to authorize the disposal of asbestos chrysolite from the national stockpile and the supplemental stockpile.
Sponsor: Rep. Millicent Fenwick [R-NJ5, 1975-1982]
Introduced: May 15, 1975
Referred to Committee: May 15, 1975

H.R. 6910 (94th): A bill to authorize the disposal of asbestos chrysotile from the national stockpile and the supplemental stockpile.
Sponsor: Rep. Millicent Fenwick [R-NJ5, 1975-1982]
Introduced: May 13, 1975
Referred to Committee: May 13, 1975

H.R. 6663 (94th): A bill to authorize the disposal of asbestos chrysotile from the national stockpile and the supplemental stockpile.
Sponsor: Rep. Millicent Fenwick [R-NJ5, 1975-1982]
Introduced: May 05, 1975
Referred to Committee: May 05, 1975

H.R. 5683 (94th): A bill to authorize the disposal of asbestos chrysotile from the national stockpile and the supplemental stockpile.
Sponsor: Rep. Millicent Fenwick [R-NJ5, 1975-1982]
Introduced: Apr 08, 1975
Referred to Committee: Apr 08, 1975

H.R. 503 (94th): Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Benefits Act
Sponsor: Rep. Henry Helstoski [D-NJ9, 1965-1976]
Introduced: Jan 14, 1975
Referred to Committee: Jan 14, 1975

H.R. 6906 (93rd): Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Benefits Act
Sponsor: Rep. Peter Frelinghuysen [R-NJ5, 1961-1974]
Introduced: Apr 12, 1973
Referred to Committee: Apr 12, 1973

S. 763 (92nd): An Act to authorize the disposal of amosite asbestos from the national stockpile and the supplemental stockpile
Sponsor: None
Introduced: Aug 11, 1971
Signed by the President: Aug 11, 1971

H.R. 16291 (91st): An Act to authorize the disposal of chrysotile asbestos from the national stockpile and the supplemental stockpile
Sponsor: None
Introduced: Jul 10, 1970
Signed by the President: Jul 10, 1970

H.R. 13770 (89th): An Act to authorize the disposal of crocidolite asbestos (harsh) from the supplemental stockpile
Sponsor: None
Introduced: Jun 21, 1966
Signed by the President: Jun 21, 1966

H.R. 13580 (89th): An Act to authorize the disposal of ammonite asbestos from the national stockpile and the supplemental stockpile
Sponsor: None
Introduced: May 11, 1966
Signed by the President: May 11, 1966

S. 3982 (84th): An Act to provide for the maintenance of production of tungsten, asbestos, fluorspar, and columbium-tantalum in the United States, its Territories, and possessions, and for other purposes
Sponsor: None
Introduced: Jul 19, 1956
Signed by the President: Jul 19, 1956

U.S. SENATE ASBESTOS AWARENESS RESOLUTIONS 

U.S. Senate Asbestos Awareness Resolutions (ADAO greatly appreciates working with Majority Leader Reid and Chairman Baucus to draft the past eight Asbestos Awareness Week Resolutions)  

March 17, 2005
S.Res. 43: A resolution designating the first day of April 2005 as “National Asbestos Awareness Day”

March 15, 2006
S.Res. 402: A resolution designating the first day of April, 2006, as “National Asbestos Awareness Day”
2006 U.S. Senate Asbestos Resolution (PDF) – Click Here

March 29, 2007
S.Res. 131: A resolution designating the first week of April 2007 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
2007 U.S. Senate Asbestos Resolution (PDF) – Click Here

March 5, 2008
S.Res. 462: A resolution designating the first week of April 2008 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
2008 U.S. Senate Asbestos Resolution (PDF) – Click Here

March 5, 2009
S.Res. 57: A resolution designating the first week of April 2009 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
2009 U.S. Senate Asbestos Resolution (PDF) – Click Here

March 26, 2010
S.Res. 427: A resolution designating the first week of April 2010 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
2010 U.S. Senate Asbestos Resolution (PDF) – Click Here

March 9, 2011
S.Res. 63: A resolution designating the first week of April 2011 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
2011 U.S. Senate Asbestos Resolution (PDF) – Click Here

March 6, 2012
S.Res. 389: A resolution designating the first week of April 2012 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
2012 U.S. Senate Asbestos Resolution (PDF) – Click Here

Feb 28, 2013
S.Res. 66: A resolution designating the first week of April 2013 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week”