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Report on Asbestos Risk at Former US Air Force Sites

This bill requires the U.S. Air Force to develop a plan to assess asbestos risk at former military sites. The goal is to identify asbestos-contaminated locations and plan remediation efforts, potentially impacting the health safety of individuals living or working near these areas.
Key points
The U.S. Air Force must submit a plan by December 15, 2022, to characterize asbestos risk at former defense sites.
The report will include a list of contaminated sites, a timeline for investigations, and an assessment of asbestos release risk.
The aim is to protect public health by identifying and potentially remediating asbestos hazards.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8308
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Process start date: 2022-07-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To require the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a report to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on a plan to characterize the asbestos risk of former Air Force defense sites, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8308.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. Air Force must submit a plan by December 15, 2022, to characterize asbestos risk at former defense sites.
  • The report will include a list of contaminated sites, a timeline for investigations, and an assessment of asbestos release risk.
  • The aim is to protect public health by identifying and potentially remediating asbestos hazards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Health Security