HR4443Referred to Committee

Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-16
Introduced
142
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Judy Chu
Judy Chu
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.6% (552 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (142)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-07-16

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require employers to establish heat safety standards and protections for workers, including mandatory rest breaks, access to water and shade, and emergency response plans during hot weather conditions. The law would apply to both indoor and outdoor workers across various industries to prevent heat-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths. Employers who fail to comply could face penalties, while workers would gain new protections and the right to report unsafe heat conditions.

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Labor and Employment
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