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H.R. 5420 (118th)

Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act

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Introduced

12 September 2023

Last action

12 September 2023 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Sponsors

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], David Trone, Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1], Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Doug Lamborn, Tony Cárdenas, Sean Casten, Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30], Barbara Lee, Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6], Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Sheila Jackson Lee, Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1], Alma Adams, Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Angie Craig, Yadira Caraveo, Dean Phillips, Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Marcus Molinaro, Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Katie Porter, Harold Rogers, Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Joseph Morelle, Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Bill Pascrell, Wiley Nickel, Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4], Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]

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5 December 2025

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Summary

Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act or the WORK to Save Lives Act This bill directs the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to take actions to make opioid overdose reversal medications available in workplaces. Specifically, OSHA must issue regulations that require federal agencies to acquire and maintain opioid overdose reversal medications and annually train employees on the use of the medications. OSHA must also issue nonmandatory guidance to private employers on the same topics. 

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Timeline

  1. 12 September 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 September 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 September 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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