To direct the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to establish an occupational research program on mental health.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

This bill requires the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to carry out a research program to develop recommendations for supporting workers who are exposed to and affected by workplace stressors that contribute to adverse mental health outcomes.

Bill 117 hr 8887, also known as the Occupational Research Program on Mental Health Act, aims to direct the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to establish a program focused on researching mental health in the workplace. The bill recognizes the importance of mental health in the workplace and seeks to address the growing concerns surrounding mental health issues among workers.

The program established by this bill will focus on conducting research on mental health in the workplace, including studying the prevalence of mental health issues among workers, identifying risk factors for mental health problems, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions to promote mental well-being in the workplace. The goal of the program is to provide valuable insights and data that can inform policies and practices aimed at improving mental health outcomes for workers.

By directing NIOSH to establish this program, the bill highlights the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace and recognizes the impact that mental health issues can have on workers' well-being and productivity. This bill represents a step towards promoting a healthier and more supportive work environment for all workers.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 8887

Introduced on
2022-09-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill requires the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to carry out a research program to develop recommendations for supporting workers who are exposed to and affected by workplace stressors that contribute to adverse mental health outcomes.

Bill 117 hr 8887, also known as the Occupational Research Program on Mental Health Act, aims to direct the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to establish a program focused on researching mental health in the workplace. The bill recognizes the importance of mental health in the workplace and seeks to address the growing concerns surrounding mental health issues among workers.

The program established by this bill will focus on conducting research on mental health in the workplace, including studying the prevalence of mental health issues among workers, identifying risk factors for mental health problems, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions to promote mental well-being in the workplace. The goal of the program is to provide valuable insights and data that can inform policies and practices aimed at improving mental health outcomes for workers.

By directing NIOSH to establish this program, the bill highlights the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace and recognizes the impact that mental health issues can have on workers' well-being and productivity. This bill represents a step towards promoting a healthier and more supportive work environment for all workers.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to establish an occupational research program on mental health.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/4/2022

This bill requires the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to carry out a research program to develop recommendations for supporting workers who are exposed to and affected by workplace stressors that contribute to adverse menta...


Latest Action9/19/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.