HR 168
97th Congress
House
Labor and Employment
Occupational health and safety
Postal Services and Facilities
Postal employees
Public safety
A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to provide that the United States Postal Service shall be subject to certain provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Introduced: January 5, 1981
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 9, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Postal Personnel and Modernization.
Feb 3, 1981
Executive Comment Requested from Labor, OMB, US Postal Service.
Jan 5, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jan 5, 1981
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Subjects the United States Postal Service to all provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, except provisions setting forth requirements for the establishment and maintenance of an occupational health and safety program by the head of each Federal agency. Designates the postal officer or employee in charge at the place of work as the "employer." Sets forth penalties for any employer whose violation of any occupational health and safety standard causes the death of any employee.
What's happening now
Referred to Subcommittee on Postal Personnel and Modernization.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1