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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission for fiscal year 2024.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2045
Bill 118 hr 2045, also known as the "Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Funding Limitation Act," aims to place restrictions on the availability of funds for the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) for the fiscal year 2024. The OSHRC is an independent federal agency responsible for reviewing decisions made by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding workplace safety and health regulations.
The bill proposes a limitation on the amount of funds that can be allocated to the OSHRC for the fiscal year 2024. This limitation is intended to ensure that the agency operates within a specified budget and does not exceed its allocated funds. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds, the bill aims to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the OSHRC.
Supporters of the bill argue that limiting the funds available to the OSHRC will encourage the agency to prioritize its resources and focus on its core mission of ensuring workplace safety and health. Critics, however, raise concerns that restricting funding may hinder the agency's ability to effectively carry out its duties and review OSHA decisions in a timely manner. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2045 seeks to address concerns about the allocation of funds within the OSHRC and promote greater efficiency and accountability within the agency. The bill will now undergo further review and consideration by Congress before potentially being enacted into law.
The bill proposes a limitation on the amount of funds that can be allocated to the OSHRC for the fiscal year 2024. This limitation is intended to ensure that the agency operates within a specified budget and does not exceed its allocated funds. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds, the bill aims to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the OSHRC.
Supporters of the bill argue that limiting the funds available to the OSHRC will encourage the agency to prioritize its resources and focus on its core mission of ensuring workplace safety and health. Critics, however, raise concerns that restricting funding may hinder the agency's ability to effectively carry out its duties and review OSHA decisions in a timely manner. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2045 seeks to address concerns about the allocation of funds within the OSHRC and promote greater efficiency and accountability within the agency. The bill will now undergo further review and consideration by Congress before potentially being enacted into law.
Congressional Summary of HR 2045
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (an independent, quasi-judicial agency that rules on disputes between employers and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) over penalties or citations for job safety or health violations issued by OSHA inspectors).
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Current Status of Bill HR 2045
Bill HR 2045 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2045 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2045's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of March 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2045
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2045
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2045
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Related Agencies, Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission for fiscal year 2024.
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