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H.R. 4112 (115th)

Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017

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Introduced

24 October 2017

Last action

16 November 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Sponsors

Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence

Summary

Contractor Accountability and Workplace Safety Act of 2017 This bill requires contracting officers of the Department of Defense (DOD), before awarding or renewing a contract for the procurement of property or services, including construction, valued over $1 million, to consider any identified violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) or equivalent state laws by the offeror and any subcontractors. The bill requires DOD to: (1) establish policies and practices with respect to responsibility determinations for contractors, and (2) protect the rights of contractors to protest bids and appeal actions taken under this bill. The Government Accountability Office must report on the health and safety records of DOD contractors.

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Timeline

  1. 24 October 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 October 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 October 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 November 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 24 October 2017

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