H.R.4443

Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025

Introduced·7/16/25

Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025 aims to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.

The Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of Labor to create occupational safety and health standards to safeguard workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses. Employers must ensure workplaces are free from conditions causing heat stress and comply with new standards. The Act requires the Secretary to establish worker heat protection standards, including engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment, health-related protocols, and training.

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History

Jul 16, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jul 16, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.