H.R. 2067 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Protecting America's Workers Act
H.R. 2067 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 23, 2009, sponsored by Lynn C. Woolsey with 118 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 23, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 118
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Protecting America's Workers Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to expand its coverage to federal, state, and local government employees. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, under specified conditions, to cede OSHA jurisdiction to another federal agency with respect to certain occupational standards or regulations for such agency's employees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lynn C. Woolsey (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 118 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 23, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Apr 28, 2010)
More bills from Lynn C. Woolsey in the 111th Congress
Other Labor and Employment bills in the 111th Congress
- H.R. 3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009
- S. 1422: Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act
- S.J.Res. 30: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S. 182: Paycheck Fairness Act
- H.R. 939: IRA Equity for Seniors Act
- H.R. 1176: Secret Ballot Protection Act
- H.R. 1409: Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
- H.R. 2161: Family and Medical Leave Restoration Act
- H.R. 3017: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009
- H.R. 4072: AMERICA Works Act
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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