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HR 2864 105th Congress House

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Compliance Assistance Authorization Act of 1998

Official title: To require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program under which employers may consult with State officials respecting compliance with occupational safety and health requirements.

Introduced: November 7, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 16, 1998
Became Public Law No: 105-197.
Jul 16, 1998
Signed by President.
Jul 8, 1998
Presented to President.
Jun 25, 1998
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 24, 1998
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7035)
Jun 24, 1998
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7035)
Mar 18, 1998
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Mar 17, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 17, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 17, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Mar 17, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1176-1177)
Mar 17, 1998
Mr. Ballenger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 17, 1998
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 252.
Mar 17, 1998
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 105-444.
Mar 11, 1998
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 11, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 4, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 5.
Feb 4, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 10, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Nov 8, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2226-2227)
Nov 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Nov 7, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 16, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-197.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Compliance Assistance Authorization Act of 1997 - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to direct the Secretary of Labor to establish a compliance assistance program of cooperative agreements with the States, under which employers may consult with State officials about compliance with occupational safety and health requirements as well as voluntary efforts employers may undertake.

Requires States, under such agreements, to provide on-site consultation upon employer request. Authorizes States to provide other education and training programs for employers and employees.

Requires such program activities to be conducted independently of enforcement activities. Exempts employers from certain inspections if they request and undergo on-site consultative visits and correct identified hazards and agree to request subsequent visits if there are major changes in working conditions or processes which introduce new hazards.

Requires at least 90 percent of funds appropriated for compliance assistance activities under OSHA to be used for such compliance assistance program.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 2
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Mar 12, 1998
 R
Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Nov 7, 1997
STENHOLM, CHARLES
· Nov 7, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2864: Occupational Safety and Health Administration Compliance Assistance Authorization Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2864/
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