HB8739: Language Access for Workers Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to ensure labels or other appropriate forms of warning are provided in English and in the language indicated by each employee exposed to the hazard as the primary language of such employee, and for other purposes.
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HB8739: Language Access for Workers Act
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Sponsors
Adam Schiff
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (12)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Andre Carson
Kevin Mullin
Debbie Dingell
Eleanor Norton