Bill · S.Res. 666· Senate(119-SRES-666)
A resolution designating the first week of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
- Introduced
- 3/27/2026
- Last activity
- 3/27/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690; text: CR S1675)
- Sponsored by
- Jeff Merkley
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates the first week of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week." The measure aims to continue raising public awareness regarding the prevalence of asbestos-related diseases and the dangers of exposure. It specifically urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate the public about the health hazards associated with asbestos. Additionally, the resolution requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of the resolution to the Office of the Surgeon General.
Yes
Would union members be better off under this?+4
The resolution highlights the occupational hazards of asbestos faced by many workers.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The resolution specifically notes the disproportionately high rates of disease in the community of Libby, Montana.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The resolution promotes early detection of asbestos-related diseases which can lead to better treatment options.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Awareness: The designation of the first week of April as "National Asboestos Awareness Week" aims to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and the prevalence of related diseases. (Section 1)
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Public Health Education: The resolution urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health. (Section 2)
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Improved Patient Prognoses: The text notes that early detection of asbestos-related diseases might provide some patients with increased treatment options and improved prognoses. (Whereas clauses)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Union Workers+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- 3/27/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690; text: CR S1675)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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