H.R. 5988 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Common Sense Certification Reform Act
H.R. 5988 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 1, 2018, sponsored by A. Drew Ferguson IV with 50 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
- Jun 1, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 50
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Common Sense Certification Reform Act This bill prohibits the Occupational Safety and Health Administration from requiring the certification of employees for operating power-operated equipment (e.g., cranes) used in construction activities to deliver or retrieve propane containers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
A. Drew Ferguson IV (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 49 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 1, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. (Oct 19, 2018)
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- S. 175: Miners Protection Act of 2017
- S. 819: Paycheck Fairness Act
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- H.R. 1444: Voluntary Protection Program 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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