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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5522) to require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1157

Bill 110 HRES 1157 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering another bill, H.R. 5522. H.R. 5522 aims to mandate the Secretary of Labor to establish temporary and permanent safety and health standards concerning worker contact with combustible dust. Combustible dust poses a significant risk to workers in various industries, including manufacturing and agriculture. The bill seeks to address this issue by ensuring that the Secretary of Labor sets clear guidelines to protect workers from the dangers of combustible dust exposure. The resolution, HRES 1157, outlines the procedures for debating and voting on H.R. 5522 in the US Congress.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1157

Bill HRES 1157 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2008. Bill HRES 1157 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2008.  Bill HRES 1157's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of April 30, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1157

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1157

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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