| Bill | HR 3668 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Labor to promulgate an occupational safety or health standard on prevention of exposure to excessive heat. Excessive heat includes outdoor or indoor exposure to heat at levels that exceed the capacities of the body to maintain normal body functions and may cause heat-related injury, illness, or fatality.
In addition, the bill establishes requirements concerning (1) training and education to prevent and respond to heat illness, and (2) whistle-blower protections.
Bill Title
Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2019
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2019-07-10: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
- 2019-07-10: Introduced in House
- 2019-07-10: Introduced in House
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.