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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

USA116th CongressHR-1309| House 
| Updated: 11/21/2019
Joe Courtney

Joe Courtney

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (228)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)David Loebsack (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Katie Hill (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Cedric L. Richmond (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (6)
• Ways and Means Committee• Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee• Health Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to address workplace violence in the health care and social service sectors. Specifically, Labor must promulgate an occupational safety and health standard that requires certain employers in the health care and social service sectors, as well as employers in sectors that conduct activities similar to the activities in the health care and social service sectors, to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for protecting health care workers, social service workers, and other personnel from workplace violence. In addition, those employers must investigate workplace violence incidents, risks, or hazards as soon as practicable; provide training and education to employees who may be exposed to workplace violence hazards and risks; meet record keeping requirements; and prohibit acts of discrimination or retaliation against employees for reporting workplace violence incidents, threats, or concerns.

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Timeline
Feb 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 19, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-851
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 11, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 18.
Nov 18, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.
Nov 18, 2019
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Nov 18, 2019
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Nov 18, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-296, Part I.
Nov 19, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 713 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1309 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Also provides for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019 through December 2, 2019 and for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Nov 20, 2019
Rule H. Res. 713 passed House.
Nov 21, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 21, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 713. (consideration: CR H9127-9145; text: CR H9135-9138)
Nov 21, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1309 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Also provides for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019 through December 2, 2019 and for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Nov 21, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 713 and Rule XVIII.
Nov 21, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Nov 21, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1309.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings amendment No. 1.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier amendment No. 2.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 3.
Nov 21, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Byrne amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Byrne demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harder amendment No. 4.
Nov 21, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harder amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Harder demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 5.
Nov 21, 2019
Mr. Courtney moved that the committee rise.
Nov 21, 2019
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 21, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1309 as unfinished business.
Nov 21, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9145-9154)
Nov 21, 2019
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Green (TX) amendment No. 6.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 7.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garcia (TX) amendment No. 8.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 9.
Nov 21, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wexton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Wexton demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 10.
Nov 21, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Delgado amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Delgado demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced
Nov 21, 2019
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was question on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Nov 21, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1309.
Nov 21, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 21, 2019
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Nov 21, 2019
Mr. Kelly (PA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Education and Labor. (text: CR H9152)
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kelly (PA) motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill entitled "Sense of Congress".
Nov 21, 2019
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
Nov 21, 2019
Mr. Courtney raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Courtney stated that the point of order violated clause 7 of Rule XVI related to the germaneness of the amendment. Sustained by the Chair.
Nov 21, 2019
Mr. Kelly (PA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
Nov 21, 2019
Mr. Hoyer moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
Nov 21, 2019
On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 188 (Roll no. 641).
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Nov 21, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 251 - 158 (Roll no. 642).
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Nov 21, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • February 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 19, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 19, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-851
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 11, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 18.


  • November 18, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.


  • November 18, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.


  • November 18, 2019
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.


  • November 18, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-296, Part I.


  • November 19, 2019
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 713 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1309 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Also provides for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019 through December 2, 2019 and for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.


  • November 20, 2019
    Rule H. Res. 713 passed House.


  • November 21, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • November 21, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 713. (consideration: CR H9127-9145; text: CR H9135-9138)


  • November 21, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1309 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Also provides for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019 through December 2, 2019 and for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.


  • November 21, 2019
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 713 and Rule XVIII.


  • November 21, 2019
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.


  • November 21, 2019
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1309.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings amendment No. 1.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier amendment No. 2.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 3.


  • November 21, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Byrne amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Byrne demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harder amendment No. 4.


  • November 21, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harder amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Harder demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 5.


  • November 21, 2019
    Mr. Courtney moved that the committee rise.


  • November 21, 2019
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 21, 2019
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1309 as unfinished business.


  • November 21, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9145-9154)


  • November 21, 2019
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Green (TX) amendment No. 6.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 7.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garcia (TX) amendment No. 8.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 9.


  • November 21, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wexton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Wexton demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 10.


  • November 21, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Delgado amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Delgado demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced


  • November 21, 2019
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was question on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.


  • November 21, 2019
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1309.


  • November 21, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • November 21, 2019
    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • November 21, 2019
    Mr. Kelly (PA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Education and Labor. (text: CR H9152)


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kelly (PA) motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill entitled "Sense of Congress".


  • November 21, 2019
    Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.


  • November 21, 2019
    Mr. Courtney raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Courtney stated that the point of order violated clause 7 of Rule XVI related to the germaneness of the amendment. Sustained by the Chair.


  • November 21, 2019
    Mr. Kelly (PA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.


  • November 21, 2019
    Mr. Hoyer moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair


  • November 21, 2019
    On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 188 (Roll no. 641).
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  • November 21, 2019
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 251 - 158 (Roll no. 642).
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  • November 21, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

USA116th CongressHR-1309| House 
| Updated: 11/21/2019
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to address workplace violence in the health care and social service sectors. Specifically, Labor must promulgate an occupational safety and health standard that requires certain employers in the health care and social service sectors, as well as employers in sectors that conduct activities similar to the activities in the health care and social service sectors, to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for protecting health care workers, social service workers, and other personnel from workplace violence. In addition, those employers must investigate workplace violence incidents, risks, or hazards as soon as practicable; provide training and education to employees who may be exposed to workplace violence hazards and risks; meet record keeping requirements; and prohibit acts of discrimination or retaliation against employees for reporting workplace violence incidents, threats, or concerns.

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Timeline
Feb 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 19, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-851
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 11, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 18.
Nov 18, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.
Nov 18, 2019
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Nov 18, 2019
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Nov 18, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-296, Part I.
Nov 19, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 713 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1309 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Also provides for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019 through December 2, 2019 and for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Nov 20, 2019
Rule H. Res. 713 passed House.
Nov 21, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 21, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 713. (consideration: CR H9127-9145; text: CR H9135-9138)
Nov 21, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1309 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Also provides for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019 through December 2, 2019 and for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Nov 21, 2019
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 713 and Rule XVIII.
Nov 21, 2019
The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Nov 21, 2019
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1309.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings amendment No. 1.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier amendment No. 2.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 3.
Nov 21, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Byrne amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Byrne demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harder amendment No. 4.
Nov 21, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harder amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Harder demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 5.
Nov 21, 2019
Mr. Courtney moved that the committee rise.
Nov 21, 2019
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov 21, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1309 as unfinished business.
Nov 21, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9145-9154)
Nov 21, 2019
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Green (TX) amendment No. 6.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 7.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garcia (TX) amendment No. 8.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 9.
Nov 21, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wexton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Wexton demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 10.
Nov 21, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Delgado amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Delgado demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced
Nov 21, 2019
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was question on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Nov 21, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1309.
Nov 21, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 21, 2019
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Nov 21, 2019
Mr. Kelly (PA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Education and Labor. (text: CR H9152)
Nov 21, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kelly (PA) motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill entitled "Sense of Congress".
Nov 21, 2019
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
Nov 21, 2019
Mr. Courtney raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Courtney stated that the point of order violated clause 7 of Rule XVI related to the germaneness of the amendment. Sustained by the Chair.
Nov 21, 2019
Mr. Kelly (PA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
Nov 21, 2019
Mr. Hoyer moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
Nov 21, 2019
On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 188 (Roll no. 641).
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Nov 21, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 251 - 158 (Roll no. 642).
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Nov 21, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • February 19, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 19, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 19, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-851
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 11, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 18.


  • November 18, 2019
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.


  • November 18, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.


  • November 18, 2019
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.


  • November 18, 2019
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-296, Part I.


  • November 19, 2019
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 713 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1309 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Also provides for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019 through December 2, 2019 and for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.


  • November 20, 2019
    Rule H. Res. 713 passed House.


  • November 21, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • November 21, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 713. (consideration: CR H9127-9145; text: CR H9135-9138)


  • November 21, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1309 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Also provides for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019 through December 2, 2019 and for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.


  • November 21, 2019
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 713 and Rule XVIII.


  • November 21, 2019
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.


  • November 21, 2019
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1309.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings amendment No. 1.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier amendment No. 2.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Byrne amendment No. 3.


  • November 21, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Byrne amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Byrne demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Harder amendment No. 4.


  • November 21, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Harder amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Harder demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (MI) amendment No. 5.


  • November 21, 2019
    Mr. Courtney moved that the committee rise.


  • November 21, 2019
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • November 21, 2019
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1309 as unfinished business.


  • November 21, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9145-9154)


  • November 21, 2019
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Green (TX) amendment No. 6.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 7.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Garcia (TX) amendment No. 8.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Wexton amendment No. 9.


  • November 21, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Wexton amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Wexton demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 713, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Delgado amendment No. 10.


  • November 21, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Delgado amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Delgado demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced


  • November 21, 2019
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was question on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.


  • November 21, 2019
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1309.


  • November 21, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • November 21, 2019
    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • November 21, 2019
    Mr. Kelly (PA) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Education and Labor. (text: CR H9152)


  • November 21, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kelly (PA) motion to recommit with instructions, pending the reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section at the end of the bill entitled "Sense of Congress".


  • November 21, 2019
    Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.


  • November 21, 2019
    Mr. Courtney raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Courtney stated that the point of order violated clause 7 of Rule XVI related to the germaneness of the amendment. Sustained by the Chair.


  • November 21, 2019
    Mr. Kelly (PA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.


  • November 21, 2019
    Mr. Hoyer moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair


  • November 21, 2019
    On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 188 (Roll no. 641).
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  • November 21, 2019
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 251 - 158 (Roll no. 642).
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  • November 21, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Joe Courtney

Joe Courtney

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

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  • HRES 116-713: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from November 22, 2019, through December 2, 2019; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
  • S 116-851: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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