HR. 2531In Committee
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Require the Department of Labor to issue a workplace violence prevention standard for health care, social service, and similar employers, with Medicare participation tied to compliance for certain facilities
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require the Department of Labor to issue a workplace violence prevention standard for health care, social service, and similar employers, with Medicare participation tied to compliance for certain facilities
Key points
- Require violence prevention plans
- Require incident investigations
- Require employee training
- Condition Medicare participation
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-04-01 — 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAssault and harassment offensesBusiness recordsDepartment of LaborEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment discrimination and employee rightsFirearms and explosives