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H.R.1648: Protecting America's Workers Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 18, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 8, 2013
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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April 18, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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April 18, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by George Miller (D-Calif.) |