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HR 549 102th Congress House Labor and Employment Crime and Law Enforcement Fines (Penalties) Occupational health and safety

Workplace Protection Act of 1991

Introduced: January 16, 1991 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Jun 7, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Jan 16, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jan 16, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Workplace Protection Act of 1991 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set forth penalties for committing a workplace offense and thereby recklessly causing the death of, or serious bodily injury to, an employee or the risk thereof.

What's happening now June 7, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 549: Workplace Protection Act of 1991. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-549/
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"H.R. 549: Workplace Protection Act of 1991." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-549/.
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H.R. 549, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-549/.
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