US SB2881 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on April 28 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-04-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 28 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-04-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Voluntary Protection Program Act This bill directs the Department of Labor to establish a program that encourages the establishment of comprehensive safety and health management systems to protect employees from occupational hazards. Labor must also establish a voluntary protection program that encourages excellence and recognizes its achievement in both the technical and managerial protection of employees from occupational hazards.
Title
Voluntary Protection Program Act
Sponsors
Sen. Michael Enzi [R-WY] | Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-04-28 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2500 (Same As) 2015-11-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Labor
Labor and employment
Worker safety and health
Department of Labor
Labor and employment
Worker safety and health
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/2881/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s2881/BILLS-114s2881is.pdf |