What is the current status of SRES 140?

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Who sponsored SRES 140?

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National Asbestos Awareness Week

IntroducedMarch 26, 2025

Passed Senate1 year ago

Intro

Senate

Passed/agreed to in Senate

HealthCommemorative events and holidaysEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth promotion and preventive care

Why This Matters

This resolution designates the first week of April 2025 as 'National Asbestos Awareness Week' to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and related health issues. It encourages the Surgeon General to educate the public on this health risk.

If you or someone you know may be exposed to asbestos, this awareness week aims to provide important health information and resources.

Who this affects

Individuals at risk · Workers · Residents in affected areas · General public

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution marks the 20th year of recognizing National Asbestos Awareness Week.
2It highlights that asbestos exposure can lead to serious diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis, which can take decades to show symptoms.
3Thousands of people in the U.S. die each year from asbestos-related diseases, despite reduced asbestos consumption.
4The resolution specifically calls attention to the high rates of asbestos-related diseases in Libby, Montana.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution designates the first week of April 2025 as National Asbestos Awareness Week.

Read full document

National Asbestos Awareness Week

IntroducedMarch 26, 2025

Passed Senate1 year ago

Intro

Senate

Passed/agreed to in Senate

HealthCommemorative events and holidaysEnvironmental healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth promotion and preventive care

Why This Matters

If you or someone you know may be exposed to asbestos, this awareness week aims to provide important health information and resources.

Who this affects

Individuals at risk · Workers · Residents in affected areas · General public

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution marks the 20th year of recognizing National Asbestos Awareness Week.
2It highlights that asbestos exposure can lead to serious diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis, which can take decades to show symptoms.
3Thousands of people in the U.S. die each year from asbestos-related diseases, despite reduced asbestos consumption.
4The resolution specifically calls attention to the high rates of asbestos-related diseases in Libby, Montana.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution designates the first week of April 2025 as National Asbestos Awareness Week.

Read full document