Language Access for Workers Act
This bill requires employers to provide safety warnings and materials in English and a language workers actually understand, tailored to their literacy level and education. It directly affects workers with limited English proficiency (including those whose native language differs from English or who live in non-English-speaking communities) in workplaces like agriculture and service industries. Key provisions include amending OSHA to mandate multilingual safety information, directing the Labor Secretary to update safety standards within 180 days, and creating competitive grants to fund translation services for covered workers. Grants prioritize organizations serving migrant workers or those in agriculture/service sectors, with reporting requirements to track assistance.
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Introduced Jun 13, 2024
Last action Jun 13, 2024
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Jun 13, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Jun 13, 2024
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
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Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
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Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Jesús G. "Chuy" García
DDemocratic
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Juan Vargas
DDemocratic
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Kevin Mullin
DDemocratic
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Melanie A. Stansbury
DDemocratic
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Nydia M. Velázquez
DDemocratic
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