S. 700 - READ Act
- Sponsor:
- Richard J. Durbin
- Summary:
- A bill to amend the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been referred to committee.
READ Act
S. 700 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- A bill to amend the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to amend the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- READ Act
- Reducing Exposure to Asbestos Database Act of 2015
- READ Act
- Sponsor
- Richard J. Durbin
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Environmental protection
- Business records
- Civil actions and liability
- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Manufacturing
- Product safety and quality
- Trade restrictions
- Worker safety and health
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 3/10/2015 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 3/10/2015 3/10/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. 3/10/2015 Introduced in Senate Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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