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Toxic Exposure Safety Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2257| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2021
Adam Smith

Adam Smith

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Toxic Exposure Safety Act of 2021 This bill expands an existing program that compensates Department of Energy (DOE) employees and contractors for illnesses caused by occupational exposure to radiation and certain substances. Specifically, the bill requires the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program to cover additional workers with illnesses caused by exposure to toxic substances at certain DOE facilities, including cleanup sites. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish rules for determining whether a current or former DOE employee or contractor is entitled to compensation. In addition, the Department of Labor must create or update assessments of toxic substance exposure in each DOE facility, as well as carry out outreach activities to provide DOE workers with information about the program. The bill also appropriates funds as necessary for DOE's assistance with certain Labor activities related to DOE facilities. Furthermore, the bill requires research on diseases associated with toxic substance exposure at DOE facilities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7852
Toxic Exposure Safety Act of 2020
Mar 25, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
Mar 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7852
    Toxic Exposure Safety Act of 2020


  • March 25, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • March 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • S 117-1025: Toxic Exposure Safety Act of 2021
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAppropriationsCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCensus and government statisticsCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyDigestive and metabolic diseasesEducation programs fundingEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsHigher educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesNeurological disordersNuclear weaponsPersonnel recordsPublic contracts and procurementRadiationResearch administration and fundingWorker safety and health

Toxic Exposure Safety Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2257| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2021
Toxic Exposure Safety Act of 2021 This bill expands an existing program that compensates Department of Energy (DOE) employees and contractors for illnesses caused by occupational exposure to radiation and certain substances. Specifically, the bill requires the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program to cover additional workers with illnesses caused by exposure to toxic substances at certain DOE facilities, including cleanup sites. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish rules for determining whether a current or former DOE employee or contractor is entitled to compensation. In addition, the Department of Labor must create or update assessments of toxic substance exposure in each DOE facility, as well as carry out outreach activities to provide DOE workers with information about the program. The bill also appropriates funds as necessary for DOE's assistance with certain Labor activities related to DOE facilities. Furthermore, the bill requires research on diseases associated with toxic substance exposure at DOE facilities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7852
Toxic Exposure Safety Act of 2020
Mar 25, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce, 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.
Mar 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7852
    Toxic Exposure Safety Act of 2020


  • March 25, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • March 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Adam Smith

Adam Smith

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • S 117-1025: Toxic Exposure Safety Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAppropriationsCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCensus and government statisticsCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyDigestive and metabolic diseasesEducation programs fundingEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth information and medical recordsHigher educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMusculoskeletal and skin diseasesNeurological disordersNuclear weaponsPersonnel recordsPublic contracts and procurementRadiationResearch administration and fundingWorker safety and health