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HR 2879 105th Congress House Labor and Employment Employers' liability Fines (Penalties) Health Law Occupational health and safety

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

Introduced: November 7, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 29, 1998
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 27, 1998
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Nov 25, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Nov 8, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2232)
Nov 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Nov 7, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to revise requirements for issuance of citations to employers for violations of certain standards, rules, orders, or regulations. Exempts from citation for such a violation any employer who: (1) has no employees exposed to the violation; and (2) has not created the condition that caused the violation or assumed responsibility for ensuring compliance by other employers on the work site.

What's happening now April 29, 1998

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Mar 12, 1998
 R
Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Nov 7, 1997
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