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H.R.190: Protecting America's Workers Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 2011
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Protecting America's Workers Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA-1970) to expand its coverage to federal, state, and local government employees. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, under specified conditions, to cede OSHA-1970 jurisdiction to another federal agency with respect to certain occupational standards or regulations for such agency's employees. Declares OSHA-1970 inapplicable to working conditions covered...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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Jan. 5, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) |