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H.J.Res. 225 (99th)

A joint resolution entitled: The Hazardous Substances "Right To Know" Resolution.

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Introduced

2 April 1985

Last action

15 April 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and Safety.

Sponsors

Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]

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Summary

Declares that all persons in the workplace, regardless of whether they are employed in manufacturing or any other industrial or commercial enterprise, have a fundamental right to know when they are handling or are exposed to a hazardous substance which may threaten their health and well-being. Declares that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration should immediately revise its Hazardous Communication Standard so as to: (1) provide for the dissemination of meaningful information to workers on the actual identity and composition of hazardous substances which workers handle or are exposed to; (2) extend "Right to Know" protection to all workers in all industries and services which are not covered by this standard; and (3) set minimum requirements which States may improve upon through appropriate legislation. Commends the action of those State and local governments which have passed community "Right to Know" laws to safeguard the health and well-being of all their citizens in the community at large.

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Timeline

  1. 2 April 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 April 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 April 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

    Source: Committee

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