United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors
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HR 4247 — Asbestos Exposure in Housing Reduction Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Spreading across states

    Near-identical bills in 1 other state — cross-state momentum.

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In plain language

The bill requires disclosure of asbestos hazards when selling or leasing residential properties.

This bill mandates that sellers and lessors of residential properties disclose known asbestos hazards to potential buyers or tenants. It also establishes penalties for failing to comply with these disclosure requirements.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may provide better protection for workers who may be exposed to asbestos in residential settings.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety housing environment

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 4247?
HR 4247 is sponsored by Torres, Norma J. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4247?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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