Bill > SRes666

This resolution designates the first week of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week" to highlight the significant public health dangers associated with asbestos, a fibrous mineral whose invisible fibers can cause serious and often fatal diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis, with symptoms that can take decades to appear and for which there is no cure. The resolution acknowledges that despite reduced consumption, asbestos is still present in many older buildings and products, leading to ongoing exposure, particularly for workers and those in specific communities, and emphasizes that increased awareness and safety measures are crucial for preventing these asbestos-related diseases. Furthermore, it urges the Surgeon General, a high-ranking official in the U.S. Public Health Service, to educate the public about the hazards of asbestos exposure.