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Protect Our Workers Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3827
Bill 118 hr 3827, also known as the Protect Our Workers Act of 2023, aims to strengthen protections for workers in the United States. The bill focuses on several key areas to ensure the safety and well-being of employees.
One of the main provisions of the bill is to increase penalties for employers who violate workplace safety regulations. This includes fines for failing to provide proper training, equipment, and safety measures for workers. The bill also calls for increased inspections of workplaces to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Additionally, the Protect Our Workers Act of 2023 seeks to improve access to healthcare for workers. This includes expanding healthcare coverage options for employees, as well as providing resources for mental health support in the workplace. The bill also addresses issues related to wage theft and worker exploitation. It includes measures to crack down on employers who withhold wages or benefits from their employees, as well as provisions to protect workers from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Overall, the Protect Our Workers Act of 2023 aims to create a safer and more equitable working environment for all employees in the United States. By strengthening protections for workers and holding employers accountable for violations, the bill seeks to ensure that all workers are treated fairly and with respect.
One of the main provisions of the bill is to increase penalties for employers who violate workplace safety regulations. This includes fines for failing to provide proper training, equipment, and safety measures for workers. The bill also calls for increased inspections of workplaces to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Additionally, the Protect Our Workers Act of 2023 seeks to improve access to healthcare for workers. This includes expanding healthcare coverage options for employees, as well as providing resources for mental health support in the workplace. The bill also addresses issues related to wage theft and worker exploitation. It includes measures to crack down on employers who withhold wages or benefits from their employees, as well as provisions to protect workers from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Overall, the Protect Our Workers Act of 2023 aims to create a safer and more equitable working environment for all employees in the United States. By strengthening protections for workers and holding employers accountable for violations, the bill seeks to ensure that all workers are treated fairly and with respect.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3827
Bill HR 3827 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2023. Bill HR 3827 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 5, 2023. Bill HR 3827's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of June 6, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3827
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3827
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentPotential Impact Areas
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Labor standards
- Public contracts and procurement
- Transportation and Public Works
- Wages and earnings
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3827
Protect Our Workers Act of 2023
Protect Our Workers Act of 2023
To ensure that contractor employees on Army Corps projects are paid prevailing wages as required by law, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3827
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