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H.R.2049: Protecting America's Workers Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 26, 2007
- Latest Major Action July 9, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
72 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Protecting America's Workers Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to expand its coverage to federal, state, and local government employees. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, under specified conditions, to cede OSHA jurisdiction to another federal agency with respect to certain occupational standards or regulations for such agency's employees. Declares OSHA inapplicable to working conditions covered by the Federal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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April 26, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) |