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Asbestos Awareness Week 2025: Protecting Public Health from a Hidden Danger.

The U.S. Senate has designated the first week of April 2025 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week.” This aims to educate citizens about the dangers of asbestos, including diseases like mesothelioma, and the importance of early detection. The initiative seeks to protect public health by raising awareness of this invisible yet deadly threat.
Key points
Designation of the first week of April 2025 as “National Asbestos Awareness Week.”
Increased public awareness about asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, and their long latency periods.
Call for public education by the Surgeon General to warn about the hazards of asbestos exposure.
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Additional Information
A resolution designating the first week of April 2025 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
Print number: SRES 140
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2025-03-26