HR 8492 United States House · 117th Congress

Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act

Summary

Protecting Social Workers and Health Professionals from Workplace Violence Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations for providing safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals who perform services in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2022

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Introduced Jul 26, 2022 Last action Jul 26, 2022

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Jul 26, 2022

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Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

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Jul 26, 2022

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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors