Bill > HR4905

This bill establishes the Energy Workers Health Compensation Fund to help oil and gas workers and their families cover medical expenses related to specific health conditions. The fund will be financed by mandatory contributions from oil companies with annual revenues over $50 million, which must pay an amount equal to the compensation of their top 10 highest-paid employees each year. Workers or family members living within 20 miles of an oil and gas extraction site for at least one year can receive compensation for medical expenses associated with asthma, heat-related illnesses, and other respiratory or cardiovascular diseases linked to methane emissions, smog, and exposure to particulate matter. The bill also creates a commission comprised of representatives from various government agencies, health organizations, and oil-producing states to study and develop recommendations for improving health outcomes for oil and gas workers. The Secretary of Labor will be responsible for processing claims from the compensation fund in the order they are received and must provide an annual report on the fund's deposits and compensation payments. The bill aims to address potential health risks faced by workers in the oil and gas industry and provide financial support for their medical expenses.

Labor and Employment

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