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
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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
Plain-English summary
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.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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