Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 666

A resolution designating the first week of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

National Asbestos Awareness Week

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Part of: National Asbestos Awareness Week Designation

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Key Points

The Senate officially named the first week of April as a time to focus on the dangers of asbestos. This mineral was used for years in building construction and ships but is now known to cause deadly cancers and lung diseases.
The goal is to help people understand that asbestos fibers are invisible and can stay in the body for 10 to 50 years before making someone sick. Because there is no cure for many of these diseases, finding them early is the best way to help patients have more treatment options.
This action also asks the Surgeon General to do more to warn the public about how they might still be exposed to asbestos today. Even though it is used much less than it used to be, it is still found in many older office buildings and public facilities.

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Mar 27, 2026Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690; text: CR S1675)

Mar 27, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution designating the first week of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Bill NumberSRES 666

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690; text: CR S1675)