Timothy J. Barber Act

The Timothy J. Barber Act would require the Secretary of Labor to study how effectively the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) spends money to provide technical and compliance assistance related to heat-related illness. The study would assess spending at national and regional levels and identify ways to make it more effective. The Secretary must then submit a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment, including recommendations for legislative or other actions to improve effectiveness. The bill is introduced in the House (July 10, 2025) by Ms. Tenney and would be referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. Note: The bill titles the measure as the Timothy J. Barber Act. Section 2 uses the phrase “cool-weather states,” which indicates a possible focus or scope in the study, though the exact implications are not defined in the text.