Hot Off the Press: ADAO April Newsletter: U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes 21st Asbestos Awareness Week Resolution (April 1–7), Launching Global Asbestos Awareness Week, ADAO’s Conference Returns to DC, and More
Posted on March 31, 2026
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ADAO is pleased to share our April eNewsletter, designed to make it easy for you to connect, engage, and share throughout Global Asbestos Awareness Week.
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the 21st National Asbestos Awareness Week Resolution (April 1–7, 2026), led by Jeff Merkley and Steve Daines, with support from Dick Durbin, Ed Markey, Alex Padilla, and Cory Booker. This bipartisan action reinforces the urgent need to prevent asbestos exposure and protect public health.
As we launch the 22nd Global Asbestos Awareness Week (#2026GAAW), ADAO is sharing seven days of content that elevates voices, advances prevention, and supports policy action.
GAAW Daily Themes
- Day 1: Remembering Alan Reinstein | Quote: Dr. Danny Whu, International Association of Fire Fighters
- Day 2: Featuring Julie | Quote: Richard Lemen, Ph.D., MSPH
- Day 3: Remembering Warren Zevon | Quote: Dr. Arthur Frank
- Day 4: Remembering Mike | Quote: Dr. Raja Flores
- Day 5: Remembering Simon Pickvance | Quote: Rory O’Neill, Hazards Magazine
- Day 6: Featuring Sara | Quote: Ruth Wilkinson, IOSH
- Day 7: Remembering Mavis | Quote: Prof. Kevin Bampton, BOHS
We are deeply grateful to our 2026 Global Asbestos Awareness Week Partners for Prevention: the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), American Public Health Association (APHA), ASBESTONOMY, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) as an Organizing Partner, Center for Environmental Health (CEH), Environmental Information Association (EIA), Environmental Working Group (EWG), Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as an Organizing Partner, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), International Commission of Occupational Health (ICOH), Mesothelioma Hope, Mesothelioma UK, Occupational Knowledge International, Professional Abatement Contractors of New York (PACNY), SOS Amianto, Toxic-Free Future, UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA), and Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA.
New invitational and PSA videos are available in seven languages to support global engagement.
2026 Sponsors
- Platinum: Dean Omar Branham Shirley, LLP | Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP
- Gold: The Gori Law Firm | Motley Rice LLC
- Silver: Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen
Listen to the podcast: “The Push for an Asbestos Ban at a Critical Moment.”
Read our full April newsletter: https://conta.cc/4sSk4FN
Join the conversation and use #2026GAAW!
Linda Reinstein
