Timothy J. Barber Act

The Timothy J. Barber Act (HR 4353) requires the U.S. Department of Labor to study how effectively the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) spends funds on preventing heat-related illnesses in cooler states. The study will evaluate current spending on technical assistance and compliance support for heat-related illness prevention, assessing its effectiveness at national and regional levels. Within 180 days of enactment, the Department of Labor must submit a report to Congress with findings and recommendations for improving these efforts. This bill directly affects OSHA's funding practices and heat illness prevention programs in states with less frequent extreme heat.