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Wrongful Death Accountability Act

Introduced: June 17, 2003 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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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Jun 17, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7983)
Jun 17, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7982-7983)
Jun 17, 2003
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wrongful Death Accountability Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to revise requirements for citations and penalties.

What's happening now June 17, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7983)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4270 Identical bill Wrongful Death Accountability Act
 Bill text 1 version

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All 1 Democratic 1
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jun 2, 2004
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1272: Wrongful Death Accountability Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-1272/
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"S. 1272: Wrongful Death Accountability Act." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-1272/.
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S. 1272, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-1272/.
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