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H.R.632: Voluntary Protection Program Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (4 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Voluntary Protection Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Labor to enter into cooperative agreements with employers to: (1) encourage establishment of comprehensive safety and health management systems to protect employees from occupational hazards, and (2) establish a voluntary protection program to encourage excellence and recognize its achievement in both the technical and managerial protection of employees from occupational hazards....
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| Feb. 13, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Petri (R-Wis.) |