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H.R. 4739 103rd Congress House

Congressional Occupational Safety and Health Act

Official title: To extend certain requirements and standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to the legislative branch.

Introduced: July 29, 1994 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 4, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety.
Jul 19, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Personnel and Police.
Jul 13, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jul 13, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jul 13, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 4, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congressional Occupational Safety and Health Act - Requires each employing authority in the legislative branch to comply with employer duties and occupational safety and health standards under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

Directs the Comptroller General to procure by contract the services of an expert consultant in identification and correction of workplace safety and health hazards.

Requires biennial reports.

Limits contract authority under this Act to the extent and amounts provided in advance in appropriation Acts.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jul 29, 1994
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4739: Congressional Occupational Safety and Health Act. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4739/
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