Send Your Letter Today — Tell Congress: Americans need the ARBAN Act now!
VIDEO: “Advocacy in Action: Urging Congress to Ban Asbestos”
Posted on December 27, 2023
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and ten esteemed speakers at the ADAO conference delivered a compelling appeal, calling for an immediate end to asbestos imports and use. Their efforts highlight the Act’s vital role in defending public health by preventing asbestos-related diseases.
Asbestos causes serious health risks, and no level of exposure is deemed safe. The video powerfully demonstrates a united front in advocacy, stressing the necessity for comprehensive asbestos legislation in the US.
Featured in the video are influential voices supporting ARBAN, including:
- U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- Todd Adamitis, COO, Simmons Hanly Conroy
- Earl Dotter, Award-winning Photographer
- Dr. Arthur Frank, MD, PhD, ADAO Science Advisory Board
- Edward A. Kelly, General President, International Association of Fire Fighters
- Brent Kynoch, Environmental Information Association
- Dr. Richard Lemen, PhD, MSPH, ADAO Science Advisory Board
- Mike Meenan, Governmental Affairs, Olin Corporation
- Linda Reinstein, Co-founder, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
- Greg Russell, Governmental Affairs, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
- James Williams, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Together, our broad coalition calls for reasonable, common-sense action through the expedient approval of the bipartisan and bicameral Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act. ARBAN represents a crucial measure that will protect public health and prevent further asbestos-related illnesses.
Join us in the fight to ban asbestos. Your voice can make a difference. Send your letter to Congress today – to advocate for the passage of the ARBAN Act and contribute to a healthier, asbestos-free future.