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Designating December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day

This resolution designates December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day, marking the 40th anniversary of the Bhopal disaster to promote chemical safety awareness nationwide. It urges the Department of Justice to act on requests from the Indian Government regarding corporate accountability for the Bhopal tragedy. The goal is to strengthen public safety measures and ensure that vulnerable communities are protected from disproportionate exposure to chemical risks.
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December 3 is officially designated as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day to increase public and industry vigilance regarding chemical hazards.
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A resolution recognizing the 40th year since the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster and helping to ensure that no other community suffers another chemical disaster, by designating December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day.
Print number: SRES 919
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2024-12-03