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WORK to Save Lives Act

3/10/2026, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7479

The bill titled "To require the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training," designated as H.R. 7479 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 10, 2026, aims to compel the Secretary of Labor to provide directives and rules concerning the administration of opioid overdose reversal medication and the training of employees in this regard.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7479

Bill HR 7479 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2026. Bill HR 7479 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2026.  Bill HR 7479's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 10, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7479

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
27
Democrat Cosponsors
25
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7479

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7479

To require the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training.
To require the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training.

Comments

Felicity Hardin profile image

Felicity Hardin

779

2 months ago

So like, what does this bill do and who does it help? #confused #politics #HR7479

Charli Snow profile image

Charli Snow

800

2 months ago

I don't think this is a good idea. How will this affect me and my job?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7479

Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New JerseyDemocrat
Shri Thanedar
Shri Thanedar
MichiganDemocrat
Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Tlaib
MichiganDemocrat
John H. Rutherford
John H. Rutherford
FloridaRepublican
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of ColumbiaDemocrat
April McClain Delaney
April McClain Delaney
MarylandIndependent

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