Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes the Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program, codifying OSHA voluntary workplace safety recognition program where employers who demonstrate comprehensive safety management systems can be exempted. It relies on exemptions, compliance mandates, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Labor, Housing, and Trade.
Who Benefits and How
Employers with comprehensive safety management systems could face lower compliance burdens, Manufacturing companies participating in VPP could face lower compliance burdens, and Construction companies participating in VPP could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Occupational Safety and Health Administration would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program, codifying OSHA voluntary workplace safety recognition program where employers who demonstrate comprehensive safety management systems can be exempted...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes the Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program, codifying OSHA voluntary workplace safety recognition program where employers who demonstrate comprehensive safety management systems can be exempted.
Key Policy Areas
Labor, Housing, Trade
Primary Purpose
The bill establishes the Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program, codifying OSHA voluntary workplace safety recognition program where employers who demonstrate comprehensive safety management systems can be exempted.
Policy Domains
Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act
Identified Gains
- Employers with comprehensive safety management systems
- Manufacturing companies participating in VPP
- Construction companies participating in VPP
Identified Costs
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Sponsors
Tim Sheehy
R-MT | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Sheehy introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, …
Introduced in Senate
Stakeholder Effects
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Employers with comprehensive safety management systems
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Labor
- "the_assistant_secretary"
- → Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program established under this Act
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