United States · Bill · S
S. 653 (106th)
Safer Workplaces Act
Introduced
17 March 1999
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
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20 August 2025
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Protecting Employees from Reprisals Title II: Miscellaneous Amendments Safer Workplaces Act - Title I: Protecting Employees from Reprisals - Safety and Health Whistleblower Protection Act - Amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) to prohibit employer reprisals against employees based on certain employee conduct concerning safe and healthy working conditions. Title II: Miscellaneous Amendments - Provides for coverage of Federal employees and postal employees under OSHA (while still excluding State and local government employees from such coverage). (Sec. 202) Revises certain criminal penalties under OSHA, including by increasing prison sentences and fines.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 March 1999
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 March 1999
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 17 March 1999
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-bill/653
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