Legislative subject term
Worker safety and health
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150 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
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Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 0.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 604.
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Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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WORK to Save Lives Act
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
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Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463.
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WORK to Save Lives Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
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EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
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EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486)
- S. 2296 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Held at the desk.
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A resolution designating October 30, 2025, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7755-7756; text: CR S7754-7755)
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
- H.R. 3838 (119th) Sep 30, 2025
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 138.
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Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.
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Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Tim’s Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
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Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Future in Logging Careers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Future Logging Careers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Tim’s Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Domestic SUPPLY Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Freedom from Mandates Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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NOSHA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Freedom from Mandates Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Medicare for All Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Safe Medicine Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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MORE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Climate Resilience Workforce Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 705.
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Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 720.
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Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 696.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6734; text: CR S6730)
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A resolution designating October 30, 2024, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6588; text: 9/25/2024 CR S6460-6461)
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Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2023
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Gimenez asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1719, a bill originally introduced by Representative Pascrell, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 483.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 437.
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Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 472.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.
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Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2024, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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RECA Extension Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 22, 2024, as "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day" and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2519-2520)
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A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 15 through April 19, 2024, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2520)
- S. 3853 (118th) Mar 11, 2024
Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 335.
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Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
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Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
- H.R. 5894 (118th) Nov 15, 2023
Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 5894 would be postponed.
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A resolution designating October 30, 2023, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5366; text: CR S5362-5363)
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
- H.R. 4368 (118th) Sep 28, 2023
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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WORK to Save Lives Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Agricultural Worker Justice Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Food Secure Strikers Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Supporting the designation of September 17, 2023, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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A resolution supporting the designation of September 17, 2023, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4530)
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Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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SAVE Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Save Our Airports Reporting Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Department of State Authorization Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 189.
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Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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Agricultural Worker Justice Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
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Food Secure Strikers Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 150.
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Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3121; text: CR S2992)
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Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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Tim’s Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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HERO Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 111.
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Safe Skies Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Airline Employee Assault Prevention Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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HERO Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam Transition Reporting Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 3746 (118th) Jun 3, 2023
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-5.
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Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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HERO Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Teacher Health and Wellness Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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Correctional Facilities Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Trust in Government Act of 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Tim’s Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Justice for Jana Elementary Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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Justice for Jana Elementary Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
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A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1349-1350)
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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2023, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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SAVE Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Dolores Huerta.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Protection from Abusive Passengers Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Administrative Expenses, Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Fund for fiscal year 2024.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Protection from Abusive Passengers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1055)
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A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 17 to April 21, 2023, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S989; text: CR S1004)
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Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Commemorating the life and legacy of labor pioneer Kate Mullany in honor of Women's History Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Future in Logging Careers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Future Logging Careers Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Correctional Facilities Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Domestic SUPPLY Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Back the Blue Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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NOSHA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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