United States · Law · HJRES
H.J.Res. 83 (115th)
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness".
Introduced
21 February 2017
Last action
3 April 2017 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 115-21.
Sponsors
Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Labor's rule that was published on December 19, 2016, about employers' ongoing obligation to make and maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses.
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Timeline
21 February 2017
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Source: IntroReferral
21 February 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
21 February 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
27 February 2017
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 150 Reported to House. Provides for consideration of H.R. 998 and H.J.Res. 83.
Source: Floor
28 February 2017
Passed
Rule H. Res. 150 passed House.
Source: Floor
1 March 2017
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
1 March 2017
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H1421)
Source: Floor
1 March 2017
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 121).(text: CR H1421)
Source: Floor
1 March 2017
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 150. (consideration: CR H1421-1430)
Source: Floor
1 March 2017
Floor
Provides for consideration of H.R. 998 and H.J.Res. 83.
Source: Floor
1 March 2017
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
2 March 2017
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Source: IntroReferral
22 March 2017
Passed
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1900)
Source: Floor
22 March 2017
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 93.
Source: Floor
23 March 2017
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
27 March 2017
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
27 March 2017
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
3 April 2017
Became law
Became Public Law No: 115-21.
Source: President
3 April 2017
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
3 April 2017
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
22 March 2017 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 83 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source
Yes 50 · No 48 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2
- Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]Nay
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Nay
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]Nay
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]Nay
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
1 March 2017 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source
Yes 231 · No 191 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 7
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3]Aye
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]No
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]No
- Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]Aye
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 3 April 2017 · Download file
- Received in Senate · 2 March 2017 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 1 March 2017 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 21 February 2017 · Download file
Documents
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Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 22 March 2017
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Received in Senate (text)
Received in Senate · EN · 2 March 2017
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Passed House without amendment
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 998) to provide for the establishment of a process for the review of rules and sets of rules, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 83) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness".
- related to ← A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness".
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Direct relationships
- Legal framework · Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness". · H.J.Res. 83 (115th) · US
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-joint-resolution/83
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hjres/83
- us · 115-hjres-83 · source updated 5 December 2025