Bills · HR 4353
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4353Labor and Employment
Timothy J. Barber Act
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because heat-related illness is a serious health risk for workers in many industries, from agriculture and construction to indoor factory work, and its prevalence can increase with changing climate patterns. Currently, OSHA provides technical assistance and guidance to help employers protect their workers from heat. This bill aims to ensure that the money spent on these programs is actually making a difference and is used as effectively as possible.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more efficient and impactful government programs focused on worker safety during hot conditions, potentially reducing incidents of heatstroke, heat exhaustion, and other related health problems. If it doesn't pass, the government would continue its current approach without a formal review of its effectiveness, meaning opportunities for improvement might be missed. By requiring a study, the bill provides a data-driven approach to improving workplace safety efforts concerning heat.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study on the effectiveness of OSHA's spending for technical and compliance assistance related to heat-related illness, specifically in cool-weather states.
This provision initiates a focused review of how government resources are being used to protect workers from heat, targeting areas where heat illness might be a growing or under-recognized problem.
PROVISION 02
Requires the study to assess the effectiveness of spending at national and regional levels and identify ways to improve it.
This ensures the study provides actionable insights into both current program efficacy and future improvements.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the Secretary of Labor to submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment, including study results and recommendations.
This ensures accountability and provides Congress with information to consider potential legislative or administrative changes.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 10
Introduced in House
JUL 10
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4353
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
House BillHR 4353Labor and Employment
Timothy J. Barber Act
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
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