US SB904 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 6-1)
Status: Introduced on March 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-27 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-27 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Provides statutory authority for the voluntary protection program within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Under the program, management, labor, and OSHA must establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented a comprehensive safety and health management system.
Title
Voluntary Protection Program Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Michael Enzi [R-WY] | Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. Mike Braun [R-IN] |
| Sen. Tim Scott [R-SC] | Sen. Todd Young [R-IN] | Sen. Kelly Loeffler [R-GA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-27 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1956 (Same As) 2019-03-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Labor
Labor and employment
Worker safety and health
Department of Labor
Labor and employment
Worker safety and health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/904/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s904/BILLS-116s904is.pdf |
