S-1423 : Still Just a Bill

Toxic Substances and Worker Health Advisory Board Act - Amends the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 to require the President to establish an Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health.

Requires the Board to provide advice to the President on the review and approval of the Department of Labor site exposure matrix (SEM) used to determine the eligibility of Department of Energy (DOE) employee contractor claims for compensation for lung disease resulting from exposure to toxic substances.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-08-01IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2013-08-01IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Labor and Employment
See Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Department of Energy
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
  • Government liability
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Health information and medical records
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Radiation
  • Radioactive wastes and releases
  • Worker safety and health

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