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US HR4353

US HR4353
Timothy J. Barber Act


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Introduced
07/10/2025
In Committee
07/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study on the effectiveness of spending by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to provide technical assistance and compliance assistance in relation to heat-related illness.

AI Summary

This bill, named the "Timothy J. Barber Act," directs the Secretary of Labor to conduct a comprehensive study on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) spending related to technical and compliance assistance for heat-related illness. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary to evaluate the effectiveness of OSHA's spending at both national and regional levels and identify ways to improve the efficiency of these expenditures. The study will examine how OSHA provides support to prevent and address heat-related illnesses in workplaces, with a particular focus on understanding the impact of current spending strategies. Within 180 days of the bill's enactment, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress detailing the study's findings, including specific recommendations for potential legislative or administrative actions that could enhance the effectiveness of OSHA's spending on heat-related illness prevention and assistance.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (on 07/10/2025)

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