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US HB2844

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Diana Harshbarger

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program" within the Department of Labor to recognize employers with comprehensive workplace safety and health management systems

  • Requires participating employers to submit applications, conduct annual self-evaluations, and undergo periodic onsite evaluations by OSHA representatives; serious hazards must be corrected within 90 days

  • Exempts approved worksites from programmed OSHA inspections and prohibits the Secretary of Labor from requiring any payment for program participation

  • Mandates the Secretary develop a technology modernization plan within 2 years to update application processes, self-evaluation submissions, and worksite audit reporting

  • Allocates not less than 5% of OSHA's annual appropriations to carry out the program and requires final regulations within 2 years of enactment

Legislative Description

Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act of 2025

Labor and employment

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463.

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Workforce4/10/2025

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