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- H.R.2881
H.R.2881: 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 Nov. 25, 1997
- See the thirteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (2 Democrats, 20 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to direct the Secretary of Labor to waive penalties for certain OSHA violations by small business concern employers. Provides for waiver of up to 100 percent of the penalty otherwise proposed for such a violation if an employer corrects the violation within the time set for abatement. Provides, if the employer does not correct the violation within such time, for waiver of up to 100...
(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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| Nov. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Cass Ballenger (R-N.C.) |