The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026 prohibits the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution of commercial asbestos.

The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026 amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution in commerce of commercial asbestos and mixtures containing it. The act defines "commercial asbestos" as specific asbestiform varieties extracted for commercial value. Exemptions can be granted for national security reasons, but not for the chlor-alkali industry. The act also includes provisions for interim exposure-control requirements and a phase-out of commercial asbestos sheet gaskets.

The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026 prohibits the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution of commercial asbestos.

The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026 amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution in commerce of commercial asbestos and mixtures containing it. The act defines "commercial asbestos" as specific asbestiform varieties extracted for commercial value. Exemptions can be granted for national security reasons, but not for the chlor-alkali industry. The act also includes provisions for interim exposure-control requirements and a phase-out of commercial asbestos sheet gaskets.