Bills · HR 3036
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3036Labor and Employment
Protecting America’s Workers Act
INTRO APR 28· LAST ACTION APR 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the safety and well-being of workers across the country, including those who serve the public in government roles. If passed, it means more people will be protected by federal safety standards, potentially reducing workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths. Stronger protections for whistleblowers can encourage workers to report dangers without fear, leading to quicker identification and correction of hazards.
If this bill becomes law, employers who neglect safety could face much larger fines, creating a stronger incentive to maintain safe environments. This could lead to a safer work environment for everyone, reduce healthcare costs associated with workplace injuries, and ensure that families of accident victims have more support and involvement. If it doesn't pass, many public employees will continue to lack federal OSHA protections, whistleblower safeguards might remain weaker, and penalties for serious safety violations might not be as effective in deterring unsafe practices.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends federal workplace safety protections (OSHA) to public employees at federal, state, and local government levels.
This ensures millions of government workers receive the same safety standards and enforcement as most private sector employees.
PROVISION 02
Boosts protections for whistleblowers who report unsafe conditions, safeguarding them from retaliation like firing or demotion.
This encourages employees to report hazards without fear, leading to safer workplaces for everyone.
PROVISION 03
Significantly increases the civil and criminal penalties for employers who commit serious or repeated violations of safety rules and mandates inflation adjustments for these penalties.
Higher fines create a stronger financial deterrent for employers to neglect worker safety.
PROVISION 04
Establishes new rights for victims of workplace incidents and their family members, allowing them to participate in investigations and legal proceedings.
This gives affected individuals a voice and involvement in understanding and addressing tragic workplace events.
PROVISION 05
Requires employers to allow employees to attend workplace safety inspections without losing pay.
This ensures workers can fully participate in identifying hazards during inspections without financial penalty.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Connecticut
YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 18 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 28
Introduced in House
APR 28
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3036
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 28, 2025
Last actionApr 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 28, 2025
House BillHR 3036Labor and Employment
Protecting America’s Workers Act
INTRODUCED APR 28, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 28, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
48 min
COSPONSORS
18
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
