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H.R. 2531: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

The "Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act" focuses on enhancing the safety of employees in the health care and social service sectors. Here are the key components of the bill:

Establishment of a Workplace Violence Prevention Standard

The bill requires the Labor Secretary to create a standard aimed at preventing workplace violence. This means that specific guidelines and protocols will be developed to identify and mitigate risks associated with violence in workplaces where health care and social service workers operate.

Employer Responsibilities

Employers will be obligated to:

Develop comprehensive plans to protect their employees from potential violence.
Implement safety measures and procedures to minimize risks.
Provide training and resources for staff on how to handle potentially violent situations.

Timeline for Implementation

Employers will have one year from the date of the bill's enactment to comply with these new requirements. This allows time for organizations to formulate and enact their violence prevention plans effectively.

Sector Focus

The bill specifically targets the health care and social service sectors, recognizing that workers in these fields face unique and heightened risks of violence while performing their duties.

Oversight and Compliance

The Department of Labor will oversee the enforcement of these requirements, ensuring that employers adhere to the new standard and that workers are adequately protected.

Funding and Resources

The bill may also include provisions for funding and resources to assist employers in developing and implementing these safety plans, although the specifics of such funding are not detailed in this summary.

Impact Assessment

Additionally, the bill may require regular assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the violence prevention plans and make necessary adjustments based on observed outcomes and feedback from employees.

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Actions

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Date	Action
Apr. 01, 2025	Introduced in House
Apr. 01, 2025	Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

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