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- H.R.2877
H.R.2877: To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Nov. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 16, 1998
- See the thirteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (3 Democrats, 21 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from using the results of enforcement activities, such as the number of citations issued or penalties assessed, to: (1) evaluate employees directly involved in OSHA enforcement activities; or (2) impose quotas or goals with regard to the results of such activities.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 105-445.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.
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Mr. Ballenger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-198.
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| Nov. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Cass Ballenger (R-N.C.) |