Bills · HR 2531
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2531MedicareFirearms and explosives
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
INTRO APR 1· LAST ACTION APR 1
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenWorkplace violence is a serious and growing problem for healthcare and social service workers, who often face direct threats, assaults, or verbal abuse from patients, clients, or their families. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly change how these workplaces approach safety, leading to fewer injuries, less stress, and improved morale for staff. It would create a consistent, nationwide standard for preventing violence, rather than relying on varied state laws or individual facility policies.
Without this bill, protection against workplace violence in these sectors would continue to be inconsistent, leaving many workers vulnerable. Voters should care because it addresses a fundamental right of workers to a safe environment, especially for those in critical professions caring for others. It could lead to better recruitment and retention of essential staff by making these demanding jobs safer.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue an interim final standard on workplace violence prevention within 1 year of the bill becoming law.
This provision ensures quick action to establish initial safety requirements for healthcare and social service workplaces.
PROVISION 02
Requires covered employers in health care and social service sectors to develop and implement comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans.
This is the core requirement that facilities would need to follow to actively protect their staff from violence.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the Secretary of Labor to issue a final, permanent standard on workplace violence prevention within 42 months (3.5 years) of enactment.
This establishes a timeline for a thorough and lasting regulatory framework beyond the initial temporary rules.
PROVISION 04
Defines a broad range of 'covered facilities' to include hospitals, nursing homes, residential treatment centers, community care settings, and other related facilities.
This clearly outlines which types of workplaces and workers will be covered by the new safety standards.
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1 + 107
D· Connecticut
YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 4%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 1
Introduced in House
APR 1
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2531
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 1, 2025
Last actionApr 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 1, 2025
House BillHR 2531MedicareFirearms and explosives
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
INTRODUCED APR 1, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 1, 2025
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READING
25 min
COSPONSORS
107
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