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- H.R.2067
H.R.2067: Protecting America's Workers Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced April 23, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2010
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
118 (118 Democrats, 1 Independent)
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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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| April 23, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) |