S.Res. 140 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
Senate: Adopted Mar 26, 2025, by unanimous consent
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates National Asbestos Awareness Week
This resolution sets aside the first week of April 2025 to raise awareness about asbestos. It's a symbolic measure that recognizes the importance of informing the public about this hazardous material.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation that doesn't create new laws or directly change how people live. It mainly gives organizations and advocates a dedicated week to educate the public about asbestos risks and safety.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Mar 26, 2025)
This resolution designates the first week of April 2025 as National Asbestos Awareness Week.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 140
RESOLUTION
A resolution designating the first week of April 2025 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) · Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 26, 2025: “Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1875)”