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S.1115: Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 22, 2003
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (14 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2003 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to: (1) study and describe the current state of science concerning the human health effects of exposure to asbestos and other durable fibers; and (2) make recommendations for uniform systems for asbestos exposure standards and protocols for detecting...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| May 22, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patty Murray (D-Wash.) |