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S.1580: 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 Aug. 5, 2009
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (24 Democrats, 2 Independent 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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Aug. 5, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |