Senator Merkley and Representatives Bonamici and Bacon introduce bipartisan legislation to ban all asbestos fibers and protect public health.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, alongside Representatives Suzanne Bonamici and Don Bacon, has introduced the bipartisan Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025. This legislation aims to prohibit the manufacturing and distribution of all six recognized asbestos fibers, citing the serious health risks associated with asbestos exposure.
Merkley emphasized the need for action, stating, "Asbestos is a killer," and noted that the U.S. is lagging behind other countries that have banned asbestos. Bonamici echoed similar sentiments, stressing the availability of safer alternatives, while Bacon highlighted the connection between asbestos and cancers like mesothelioma.
The bill has garnered endorsements from numerous health and environmental organizations, emphasizing the urgency of banning asbestos to protect public health. Advocates argue that the legislation is a crucial step toward eliminating asbestos-related diseases in the U.S.
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Suzanne Bonamici Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Suzanne Bonamici is worth $10.3M, as of September 16th, 2025. This is the 103rd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Bonamici has approximately $327.2K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Suzanne Bonamici's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bonamici.
Suzanne Bonamici Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Suzanne Bonamici:
- H.R.5297: To promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors, through the establishment and support of industry or sector partnerships.
- H.R.5296: To require the Secretary of Labor to award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement as part of an infrastructure investment.
- H.R.5295: To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to raise public awareness for skilled trade programs, and for other purposes.
- H.R.5104: Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025
- H.R.4477: PRICE Act
- H.R.4476: Preventing Authoritarian Policing Tactics on America’s Streets Act
You can track bills proposed by Suzanne Bonamici on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bonamici.
Suzanne Bonamici Fundraising
Suzanne Bonamici recently disclosed $170.2K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 493rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 59.2% came from individual donors.
Bonamici disclosed $167.9K of spending. This was the 325th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bonamici disclosed $507.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 456th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Suzanne Bonamici's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
