H.R. 1444 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Voluntary Protection Program Act
H.R. 1444 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 9, 2017, sponsored by Todd Rokita with 69 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Voluntary Protection Program Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) voluntary protection program, under which management, labor, and OSHA establish cooperative relationships at workplaces that have implemented a comprehensive safety and health management system.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Todd Rokita (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 37 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Mar 9, 2017)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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