Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-03-07T08:15:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4897 Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/7/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4897

Bill 118 HR 4897, also known as the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2023, aims to address the growing issue of heat-related illnesses, injuries, and fatalities in the United States. The bill is named after Asunción Valdivia, a farmworker who tragically died from heat stroke while working in extreme temperatures in California.

The main provisions of the bill include establishing a national heat stress standard to protect workers in high-risk industries, such as agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. This standard would require employers to provide adequate breaks, access to shade and water, and training on recognizing and responding to heat-related illnesses.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a national heat illness and injury surveillance system to track and monitor incidents of heat-related illnesses and fatalities across the country. This data would be used to inform future prevention efforts and ensure that workers are adequately protected from the dangers of extreme heat. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increasing public awareness about the risks of heat-related illnesses and the importance of prevention measures. This would involve educational campaigns targeting both employers and workers to promote safe practices and reduce the incidence of heat-related injuries and fatalities. Overall, the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2023 seeks to improve workplace safety standards and protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat, ultimately saving lives and preventing unnecessary suffering.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4897

Bill HR 4897 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill HR 4897 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2023. Bill HR 4897's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of July 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4897

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

182

Democrat Cosponsors

176

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4897

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4897

Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2023Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2023To direct the Secretary of Labor to promulgate an occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.

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