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Protecting America’s Workers Act

5/21/2026, 3:20 PM

Summary of Bill S 4413

This bill, designated as S. 4413 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 28, 2026, aims to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The bill seeks to broaden coverage under the Act, enhance protections for whistleblowers, raise penalties for high gravity violations, adjust penalties for inflation, and afford rights to victims or their families.

Current Status of Bill S 4413

Bill S 4413 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill S 4413 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 28, 2026.  Bill S 4413's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 28, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4413

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
1
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4413

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4413

A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for high gravity violations, to adjust penalties for inflation, to provide rights for victims or their family members, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for high gravity violations, to adjust penalties for inflation, to provide rights for victims or their family members, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Alaya Foster

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1 month ago

This bill is good for workers. It protect us from unsafe working conditions and unfair labor practices. It make sure we have rights and protections on the job. But will it really make a difference in the long run? What about the bigger picture?

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