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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Jefferson Van Drew

Democrat · NJ · Representative

Votes with party: 31.8% (664 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/V000133

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (18)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-02-18

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-02-18

Previously

Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-02-18

Plain-English Summary

This bill would protect workers' right to speak publicly about workplace safety issues without fear of losing their jobs or facing retaliation from employers. It likely aims to prevent companies from punishing employees who report hazardous conditions, safety violations, or other workplace dangers to government agencies, the media, or the public. The legislation would give workers stronger legal protections when they speak out about matters affecting public health and safety.

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Subjects

Labor and Employment

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