H.J.Res. 83 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness".
H.J.Res. 83 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 21, 2017, sponsored by Bradley Byrne with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 21, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
- Public law
- Public Law 115-21
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Labor's rule that was published on December 19, 2016, about employers' ongoing obligation to make and maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bradley Byrne (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 21, 2017
- Passed the HouseMar 1, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 22, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentMar 27, 2017
- Became lawApr 3, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Apr 3, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Mar 22, 2017 · Joint Resolution Passed50–48 - On Passage
House · Mar 1, 2017 · Passed231–191
Every roll call vote on this bill
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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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