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- H.R.914
H.R.914: Protecting America's Workers Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2017
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Protecting America's Workers Act This bill amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to increase the scope of the Act by applying its coverage to federal, state, and local government employees. However, the bill makes OSHA inapplicable to working conditions covered by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. The bill revises requirements governing worker protection, including by: increasing protections for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) |