S 653 · 106th Congress · Labor and Employment
Safer Workplaces Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.(1999-03-17)
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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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