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Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2008
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| H.R.5522 (110th Congress) - Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2008 | Status: House Passed |
To require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. George Miller [D, CA-11]Committees: House Education and Labor, House Education and Labor - Workforce Protections, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
| Article summary (how summaries work) | |
The bill, which was introduced March 4, 2008, hopes to require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust, and for other purposes.[1] |
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House of Representatives Action
The House of Representatives voted on H.R. 5522 on April 30, 2008.
House Record Vote (233)
April 30, 2008
On Passage: H R 5522 Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act
On Passage
On Passage
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 57% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
247
Ayes
165
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 225 | 22 | 0 |
| Nays | 0 | 165 | 0 |
| Abst. | 8 | 11 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2008
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 233
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 233, 110th Congress, Session 2
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Aye |
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Description: "Require the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to regulate industries that produce hazardous combustible dusts. April 30. (247-165)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
