H.Res. 645 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2728) to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for the adjudicative flexibility with regard to an employer filing of a notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2729) to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for greater efficiency at the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2730) to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for an independent review of citations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2731) to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to very small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of citations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2432) to amend the Paperwork Reduction Act and titles 5 and 31, United States Code, to reform Federal paperwork and regulatory processes. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 645108th Congress

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2728) to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for the adjudicative flexibility with regard to an employer filing of a notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2729) to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for greater efficiency at the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2730) to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for an independent review of citations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2731) to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to very small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of citations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2432) to amend the Paperwork Reduction Act and titles 5 and 31, United States Code, to reform Federal paperwork and regulatory processes.

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Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2728 (filing of a notice of contest by an employer following the issuance of a citation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)), H.R. 2729 (concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission), H.R. 2730 (relating to review of citations issued by OSHA), H.R. 2731 (awarding of fees and costs to very small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by such citations), and H.R. 2432 (revising Federal paperwork and regulatory processes).

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H.R. 2728Occupational Safety and Health Small Business Day in Court Act of 2004
2004-05-20Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.
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H.R. 2729Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Efficiency Act of 2004
2004-05-18Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 645, H.R. 2729 is laid on the table.
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H.R. 2730Occupational Safety and Health Independent Review of OSHA Citations Act of 2004
2004-05-18Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 645, H.R. 2730 is laid on the table.
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H.R. 2731Occupational Safety and Health Small Employer Access to Justice Act of 2004
2004-05-18Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 645, H.R. 2731 is laid on the table.
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Legislative Actions

2004-05-17
Introduced in House
2004-05-17
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-497, by Mr. Sessions.
2004-05-17
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-497, by Mr. Sessions.
2004-05-17
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2728, H.R. 2729, H.R. 2730, H.R. 2731 and H.R. 2432.
2004-05-17
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 178.
2004-05-18
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3099-3106)
2004-05-18
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 645.
2004-05-18
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3105)
2004-05-18
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 195 (Roll no. 180).(text: CR H3099-3100)
Roll Call #180 (House)
2004-05-18
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 195 (Roll no. 180). (text: CR H3099-3100)
Roll Call #180 (House)
2004-05-18

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