What does Preamble of Timothy J. Barber Act do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study. The study will focus on the effectiveness of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) spending. The spending in question relates to technical and compliance assistance regarding heat-related illness.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Timothy J. Barber Act do?

This Act is formally titled the ``Timothy J. Barber Act''.

What does REPORT ON HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS IN COOL-WEATHER STATES. of Timothy J. Barber Act do?

The Secretary of Labor must conduct a study on OSHA spending for heat-related illness technical assistance. The study will assess spending effectiveness at national and regional levels. The Secretary will submit a report to Congress with study results and recommendations.

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Timothy J. Barber Act

Last updated: 7/10/2025 · Introduced: 7/10/2025

Author: Claudia Tenney (R-NY)

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The bill mandates a study by the Secretary of Labor to evaluate the effectiveness of OSHA spending on technical and compliance assistance related to heat-related illnesses.
This study will assess the impact of OSHA’s heat-related illness assistance programs both nationally and within specific regions.
The Secretary of Labor is required to submit a report detailing the study's findings and recommendations to Congress.

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