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VIDEO: “Advocacy in Action: Urging Congress to Ban Asbestos”

Posted on December 27, 2023

Asbestos, a widely acknowledged carcinogen, continues to pose a significant public health threat to millions of Americans each year. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) continues leading the charge against this  unmitigated risk with its latest video, “Advocacy in Action: Urging Congress to Ban Asbestos.” The video advocates for the passage of the bipartisan Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act.

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.