Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007

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Introduced

1 March 2007

Last action

5 October 2007 · Floor

Status

Received in the House.

Summary

Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to require the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to conduct a study that: (1) describes the science concerning the disease mechanisms and health effects of exposure to asbestos and other biopersistent durable fibers and methods for measuring and analyzing asbestos; (2) describes labeling practices relating to asbestos-containing material; and (3) recommends future asbestos-related disease research and exposure assessment practice needs. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations that prohibit the importing, manufacturing, processing, or distributing of asbestos-containing products, subject to limited exemption upon petition and specified exemptions sought by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Requires the disposal of asbestos-containing products within two years. Exempts products that are no longer in the stream of commerce or that are in the possession of an end user. Requires the Administrator to establish a plan to: (1) increase awareness of the dangers posed by asbestos-containing products and contaminants in homes and workplaces and by asbestos-related diseases; (2) provide information to, and encourage participation in research and treatment endeavors by, asbestos-related disease patients and their families and front-line health care providers; and (3) encourage health care providers and researchers to provide to patients and their families information relating to research, diagnostic, and clinical treatments relating to asbestos. Amends the Public Health Service Act to: (1) direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and coordinate research programs on diseases caused by asbestos exposure, particularly mesothelioma, asbestosis, and pleural injuries; (2) provide for establishment of a national clearinghouse for data and specimens relating to asbestos-related diseases; (3) require the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish an asbestos-related disease research and treatment network; and (4) direct the Secretary to support research on mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases that is directly relevant to the health of the Armed Forces.

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Timeline

1 March 2007
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Source: IntroReferral
1 March 2007
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
31 July 2007
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
2 August 2007
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.
Source: Calendars
2 August 2007
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Source: Committee
2 August 2007
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Boxer with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Source: Committee
3 October 2007
Floor
By Senator Boxer from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 110-189.
Source: Floor
3 October 2007
Committee
By Senator Boxer from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 110-189.
Source: Committee
4 October 2007
Reported
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12728-12737; text of measure as reported: CR S12728-12731)
Source: Floor
4 October 2007
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S12731-12734)
Source: Floor
5 October 2007
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
5 October 2007
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
5 October 2007
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Related records

related to → Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2007
related to → Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007
amends ← Of a perfecting nature.
amends ← To amend the title.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-bill/742
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/s/742
us · 110-s-742 · source updated 5 December 2025