HJRES-83 : Became Public Law


This joint resolution nullifies the Department of Labor's rule that was published on December 19, 2016, about employers' ongoing obligation to make and maintain records of work-related injuries and illnesses.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-04-03PresidentBecame Public Law No: 115-21.House floor actions
2017-04-03PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2017-03-27FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2017-03-23FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2017-03-22VotePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 93.Senate
2017-03-22FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1900-1924)Senate
2017-03-22FloorMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1900)Senate
2017-03-02IntroReferralReceived in the Senate, read twice.Senate
2017-03-01FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-03-01VoteOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H1421)House floor actions
2017-03-01FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1447)House floor actions
2017-03-01FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 83, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2017-03-01FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2017-03-01FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 83.House floor actions
2017-03-01FloorProvides for consideration of H.R. 998 and H.J.Res. 83.House floor actions
2017-03-01FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 150. (consideration: CR H1421-1430)House floor actions
2017-02-28FloorRule H. Res. 150 passed House.House floor actions
2017-02-27FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 150 Reported to House. Provides for consideration of H.R. 998 and H.J.Res. 83.House floor actions
2017-02-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.House floor actions
2017-02-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Labor and Employment
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Business records
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Worker safety and health
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Labor

Related Bills

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