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To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit emergency temporary standards with respect to vaccines, and for other purposes.

12/31/2022, 5:36 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5391

Bill 117 HR 5391 aims to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 by prohibiting the implementation of emergency temporary standards related to vaccines. The bill seeks to prevent the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from mandating vaccines for employees in the workplace through emergency measures.

The bill is designed to protect the rights of individuals to make their own decisions regarding vaccination without facing potential repercussions in the workplace. It also aims to ensure that any vaccine requirements in the workplace are implemented through regular legislative processes rather than emergency measures.

In addition to prohibiting emergency temporary standards related to vaccines, the bill may also address other related issues within the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The specific details of these additional purposes are not explicitly outlined in the bill text. Overall, Bill 117 HR 5391 seeks to uphold individual freedoms and rights in the workplace by preventing the implementation of emergency vaccine mandates through OSHA. The bill may have broader implications for workplace safety regulations and vaccine requirements in the future.

Congressional Summary of HR 5391

This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from issuing a new emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard requiring employers to ensure that their employees receive a vaccine.

Current Status of Bill HR 5391

Bill HR 5391 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2021. Bill HR 5391 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 28, 2021.  Bill HR 5391's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of September 28, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5391

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5391

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of Labor
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Immunology and vaccination
- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5391

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit emergency temporary standards with respect to vaccines, and for other purposes.
To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit emergency temporary standards with respect to vaccines, and for other purposes.

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