Bill
HR 6213
Overview: HR 6213, To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed standard with respect to heat injury and illness prevention, Introduced
Overview: HR 6213, To prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed standard with respect to heat injury and illness prevention, Introduced in House, November 20, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to prevent the Department of Labor from implementing a proposed standard related to heat injury and illness prevention in the workplace. The bill aims to block the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing any such standard.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed standard on heat injury and illness prevention
- Prevents the Department of Labor from using any funds to develop, propose, finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed heat standard
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Employers across various industries would be impacted by not having to comply with a new heat-related safety standard
- Workers may face increased risk of heat-related illnesses and injuries without the proposed protections
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been introduced in the House and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed by the House and Senate, and signed into law by the President, it would immediately prohibit the Department of Labor from moving forward with the proposed heat standard.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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