S 653 · 106th Congress · Labor and Employment

Safer Workplaces Act

Introduced 1999-03-17· Sponsored by Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.(1999-03-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Protecting Employees from Reprisals Title II: Miscellaneous Amendments Safer Workplaces Act - Title I: Protecting Employees from Reprisals - Safety and Health Whistleblower Protection Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to prohibit employer reprisals against employees based on certain employee conduct concerning safe and healthy working conditions. Title II: Miscellaneous Amendments - Provides for coverage of Federal employees and postal employees under OSHA (while still excluding State and local government employees from such coverage). (Sec. 202) Revises certain criminal penalties under OSHA, including by increasing prison sentences and fines.…

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