Timothy J. Barber Act
OSHA Heat Illness Study
The Timothy J. Barber Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While heat safety is a popular topic, most bills introduced in the House never make it to a final vote or pass the Senate.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Labor Department to look at how OSHA uses its budget to help employers prevent heat-related illnesses. It focuses on the advice and technical help given to businesses to keep workers safe in hot weather.
- The study will check if this spending is working well across the whole country and in specific regions. It aims to find ways to make the money more effective at protecting workers from getting sick or dying from heat.
- Within six months of the bill becoming law, the Labor Department must give a report to Congress. This report will include suggestions for new laws or changes to help improve how the government handles heat safety at work.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Timothy J. Barber Act
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