H.R. 4353 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Jul 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryStudies heat safety assistance programs at OSHA
The Department of Labor would study how well the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is spending money on technical and compliance assistance related to heat-related illness. Basically, the government would look at whether its current efforts to help employers and workers deal with heat safety are actually working.
How it affects you
This study doesn't create immediate changes for most people, but it could affect workers in industries where heat is a serious concern—like construction, agriculture, and outdoor work. By evaluating these programs, the study might eventually lead to better heat safety resources and support for workers and their employers.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 10, 2025)
Timothy J. Barber Act
This bill requires the Department of Labor to conduct a study on the effectiveness of spending by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for technical assistance and compliance assistance related to heat-related illness.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4353
A BILL
Timothy J. Barber Act
Sponsor: Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) · Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · Labor and Employment · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 10, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.”