What does Preamble of Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed standard related to heat injury and illness prevention. The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 29, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026

What does FINDINGS. of Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines findings regarding a proposed standard titled ``Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings'' published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Congress finds the proposed standard to be overly prescriptive, burdensome to businesses, and confusing for workers. The concerns include prescriptive requirements like high-heat triggers, stringent rest break protocols, and detailed safety plans. The section states that regulating indoor and outdoor heat with specific requirements across all industries and geographies will cause confusion and undermine worker safety.

What does PROHIBITION AGAINST FINALIZING, IMPLEMENTING, OR ENFORCING A of Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 do?

The Secretary of Labor is prohibited from finalizing a proposed standard on heat injury and illness prevention. The prohibition applies to the proposed standard published in the Federal Register on August 30, 2024. The prohibition also applies to any substantially similar standard.

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Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/29/2026 · Introduced: 4/29/2026

Author: Bill Cassidy (R-LA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prevents the Secretary of Labor from finalizing or enforcing a specific Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard addressing heat injury and illness prevention.
The bill identifies concerns that the proposed standard is overly prescriptive, burdensome for businesses, and potentially confusing for workers.
The prohibition extends to any heat injury and illness prevention standard substantially similar to the one published in August 2024.

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