H.R. 7540 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7540 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2022 Mr. Neguse (for himself, Ms. Escobar, Mrs. McBath, Mr. Deutch, Mr. Carson, Mr. Cicilline, Ms. Williams of Georgia, Mrs. Hayes, and Mr. Horsford) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To direct the Secretary of Labor to promulgate an occupational safety and health standard on reducing the threat of violence in the workplace, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe Workplaces Act. 2. Occupational safety and health standard on reducing the threat of violence in the workplace (a) Study The Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health shall conduct a study on reducing the threat of violence in the workplace, including the threat of firearm violence. (b) Report Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the Secretary of Labor, the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection (a), which shall include recommendations that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration shall consider when promulgating an occupational safety and health standard on reducing the threat of violence in the workplace. (c) Occupational safety and health standard (1) In general Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall, pursuant to section 6(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655(b)), promulgate an occupational safety and health standard on reducing the threat of violence in the workplace, including the threat of firearm violence. (2) Consideration In promulgating the standard required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the recommendations included in the report required under subsection (b).