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S. 2371 (108th)

Protecting America's Workers Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

29 April 2004

Last action

29 April 2004 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]

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18 August 2025

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Summary

Protecting America's Workers Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to expand its coverage to Federal, State, and local government employees. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, under specified conditions, to cede OSHA jurisdiction to another Federal agency with respect to certain occupational standards or regulations for such agency's employees. Declares OSHA inapplicable to working conditions covered by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Sets forth increased protections for whistleblowers under OSHA. Increases civil and criminal penalties for certain OSHA violators. Sets forth provisions relating to: (1) victims' rights; (2) posting of employee rights; (3) investigations of fatalities and serious injuries; (4) prohibition of unclassified citations; (5) right to contest citations and penalties; and (6) objections to modifications of citations. Directs the Secretary to revise regulations and promulgate OSHA standards to require employers to provide personal protective equipment for employees at no cost to employees.

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Timeline

  1. 29 April 2004

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 April 2004

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4699-4700)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 April 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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