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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process".
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Summary of Bill HJRES 147
Bill 118 hjres 147, also known as the Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Disapproval Resolution, is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process.
The rule in question pertains to the process by which workers can designate a representative to accompany OSHA officials during workplace inspections. This process is crucial for ensuring that workers' voices are heard and their safety concerns are addressed during inspections.
The bill seeks to disapprove of this rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to overturn regulations issued by federal agencies. By passing this resolution, Congress would effectively nullify the rule and prevent it from being implemented. Supporters of the bill argue that the rule imposes unnecessary burdens on employers and undermines the effectiveness of OSHA inspections. They believe that workers should be able to designate their own representatives without interference from the government. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that the rule is necessary for protecting workers' rights and ensuring their safety in the workplace. They believe that allowing workers to designate representatives during inspections is essential for holding employers accountable and preventing workplace accidents. Overall, the Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Disapproval Resolution is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between worker safety and regulatory burdens on employers.
The rule in question pertains to the process by which workers can designate a representative to accompany OSHA officials during workplace inspections. This process is crucial for ensuring that workers' voices are heard and their safety concerns are addressed during inspections.
The bill seeks to disapprove of this rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to overturn regulations issued by federal agencies. By passing this resolution, Congress would effectively nullify the rule and prevent it from being implemented. Supporters of the bill argue that the rule imposes unnecessary burdens on employers and undermines the effectiveness of OSHA inspections. They believe that workers should be able to designate their own representatives without interference from the government. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that the rule is necessary for protecting workers' rights and ensuring their safety in the workplace. They believe that allowing workers to designate representatives during inspections is essential for holding employers accountable and preventing workplace accidents. Overall, the Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process Disapproval Resolution is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between worker safety and regulatory burdens on employers.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 147
Bill HJRES 147 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2024. Bill HJRES 147 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 16, 2024. Bill HJRES 147's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of May 16, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 147
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
50Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
50Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 147
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 147
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process".
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