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HR 1439 106th Congress House

Safety and Health Audit Promotion and Whistleblower Improvement Act of 1999

Official title: To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

Introduced: April 15, 1999 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 19, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
May 19, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 21, 1999
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 21, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Apr 15, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Apr 15, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E661)
Apr 15, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 19, 1999

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safety and Health Audit Promotion and Whistleblower Improvement Act of 1999 - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to revise provisions relating to audit reports and discrimination prohibitions.

(Sec. 2) Exempts safety and health assessments, audits, and reviews conducted by or for an employer from disclosure in enforcement actions, with specified exceptions.

Authorizes requiring disclosure of such records, reports, or other information to the extent they are sought: (1) as part of a criminal proceeding; or (2) to establish the cause of a particular alleged violation, but only if certain conditions are met. Makes such disclosed information admissible as evidence in any civil or administrative proceeding only to the extent that the Secretary of Labor establishes that the employer has not acted in good faith with respect to the audit for which such information was prepared or obtained.

(Sec. 3) Prohibits employer reprisals against employees based on certain employee conduct concerning safe and healthy working conditions.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jun 8, 1999
STENHOLM, CHARLES
· Apr 15, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1439: Safety and Health Audit Promotion and Whistleblower Improvement Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1439/
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