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S.1112: Protecting America's Workers Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 28, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (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 |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure:CR S2477-2478)
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| April 28, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Al Franken (D-Minn.) |