House Bill 1444
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Voluntary Protection Program Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 9, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1444
Congress
115
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Voluntary Protection Program Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) voluntary protection program, under which management, labor, and OSHA establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented a comprehensive safety and health management system.
March 9, 2017
03/09/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
03/09/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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