Reports, U.S. Senate Resolutions, Surgeon General Warning Statements, and Fact Sheets from 2005 - 2025 Posted on February 27, 2026 For the twenty-first Senate National Asbestos Awareness Week (April 1–7) Resolution, Senator Jeff Merkley (OR-D) has once again stepped forward as its champion, reinforcing an enduring commitment to prevention, education, and the protection of public [...]
Tracing the Path to Progress: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s Timelines February 23, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Schedules Oral Arguments in Landmark TSCA Chrysotile Asbestos Case Court to Hear Challenges to EPA’s Part I Risk Management Rule During the Week of June 1, 2026—Decades After the Same Court [...]
Posted on February 20, 2026 DHS Workers Raise Health Concerns Over Legacy Asbestos Abatement at St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C. Reports from employees at the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C., raise serious concerns about potential asbestos exposure during demolition and abatement activities conducted under an emergency [...]
Posted on February 16, 2026 Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, has been used for centuries due to its fire-resistant properties and durability. However, extensive research has uncovered the detrimental health effects caused by asbestos exposure. Learn about the path to ban asbestos in the United States. The Dangers of Asbestos Exposure Exposure to asbestos fibers [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) February 13, 2026 EPA Fails to Propose Required Rule by TSCA Deadline After Determining Legacy Asbestos Poses Unreasonable Health Risks The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the largest U.S. nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure through education, advocacy, and community initiatives, represented by Sussman & Associates, sent [...]