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- H.R.2879
H.R.2879: 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 April 29, 1998
- See the thirteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (2 Democrats, 23 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to revise requirements for issuance of citations to employers for violations of certain standards, rules, orders, or regulations. Exempts from citation for such a violation any employer who: (1) has no employees exposed to the violation; and (2) has not created the condition that caused the violation or assumed responsibility for ensuring compliance by other employers on the work site.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Nov. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Cass Ballenger (R-N.C.) |