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S.461: Occupational Safety and Health Reform Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 18, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 10, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Occupational Safety and Health Reform Act of 1997 - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to revise provisions relating to use of OSHA in private litigation. Provides that an allegation, a finding, or an abatement of an alleged violation, under OSHA or the standards promulgated under OSHA, shall not be admissible as evidence in any civil action or used to increase the amount of payments received under any workers'...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
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Subcommittee on Public Health and Safety. Hearings held.
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| March 18, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) |