To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for high gravity violations, to adjust penalties for inflation, to provide rights for victims or their family members, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines authorized employee representatives Section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C, provides application of Act Section 4(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C, and creates enhanced protections from retaliation Section 11(c)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, reporting requirements, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Finance, Environment, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Businesses and employers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Businesses and employers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Defines authorized employee representatives Section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C.
- Provides application of Act Section 4(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C.
- Creates enhanced protections from retaliation Section 11(c)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C.
- Requires general duty of employers Section 5 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C.
- Requires occupational safety and health standards Section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines authorized employee representatives Section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C, provides application of Act Section 4(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C, and creates enhanced protections from retaliation Section 11(c)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Finance, Environment, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill defines authorized employee representatives Section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C, provides application of Act Section 4(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C, and creates enhanced protections from retaliation Section 11(c)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Courtney (for himself, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Ms. Wasserman …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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