legislation: 109-s-1771

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109-s-1771 109 s 1771 Katrina Worker Safety and Filing Flexibility Act of 2005 Labor and Employment 2005-09-26 2005-09-27 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223. Senate Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] WY R E000285 1 Katrina Worker Safety and Filing Flexibility Act of 2005 - Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to the safety of workers in Hurricane Katrina-related response and recovery activities, and maintenance of records on such workers. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for necessary communications including public service announcements, additional personnel, safety standards enforcement, and health and safety training and resources for affected workers and employers. Directs the Secretary of Labor and the OSHA Administrator to give a briefing to specified congressional committees on progress towards providing necessary personnel for such enforcement and training, and on coordination with other federal agencies.Extends annual financial report deadlines under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act for unions or employers in the Hurricane Katrina disaster area. Directs the DOL Inspector General to audit, investigate, and report on each of the DOL programs that includes Hurricane Katrina-related response and recovery activities. 2018-02-03T22:14:39Z  

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