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Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017

Introduced: October 24, 2017 Introduced by: Pocan, Mark Democratic · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Nov 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Oct 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Oct 24, 2017
Introduced in House
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Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017

This bill requires contracting officers of the Department of Defense (DOD), before awarding or renewing a contract for the procurement of property or services, including construction, valued over $1 million, to consider any identified violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) or equivalent state laws by the offeror and any subcontractors.

The bill requires DOD to: (1) establish policies and practices with respect to responsibility determinations for contractors, and (2) protect the rights of contractors to protest bids and appeal actions taken under this bill.

The Government Accountability Office must report on the health and safety records of DOD contractors.

What's happening now November 16, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1440 Identical bill Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 12
D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Oct 26, 2017
 D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Oct 25, 2017
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Oct 25, 2017
 D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Oct 25, 2017
 D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Oct 24, 2017
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Oct 24, 2017
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Oct 24, 2017
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Oct 24, 2017
 D
Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Oct 24, 2017
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Oct 24, 2017
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Oct 24, 2017
 D
Takano, Mark
California · Oct 24, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4112: Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4112/
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"H.R. 4112: Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4112/.
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