Congress·Reported·H.R. 2844

Workplace Safety: Voluntary Protection Program

Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act of 2025

Also known as: Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act

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This bill officially authorizes a Labor Department program that rewards businesses for maintaining high safety standards. It encourages companies to work voluntarily with the government to find and fix workplace hazards before anyone gets hurt.
To join, a business must prove it has a strong safety plan and allows its employees to help manage safety. Once accepted, the worksite is exempt from routine, surprise inspections by the government, though officials can still investigate if a serious accident occurs.
If a safety expert visits a participating site and finds a problem, the company generally will not receive a fine immediately. Instead, they are given 90 days to fix the hazard to remain in good standing with the program.
The Labor Department would be required to modernize its computer systems within two years. This will make it easier for businesses to submit safety reports, perform self-evaluations, and complete applications online.
The bill ensures the program stays funded by requiring the government to spend at least 5% of its workplace safety budget on these voluntary partnerships every year.

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Mar 3, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463.

Mar 3, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-538.

Sep 17, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.

Sep 17, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 10, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act

Apr 10 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Congressional Bill

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Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 2844

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463.

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