NOSHA Act

# NOSHA Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The NOSHA Act would eliminate the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a federal agency that currently sets and enforces workplace safety standards. If passed, OSHA would no longer exist, and its responsibilities—including creating safety rules, investigating workplace hazards, and providing worker safety training and education—would be eliminated. **Who It Affects** This bill would impact millions of American workers across all industries, as well as employers who currently must comply with OSHA safety regulations. Workers in high-risk industries like construction, manufacturing, and healthcare would potentially see the largest changes.

States and private employers would need to decide how to handle workplace safety oversight without federal OSHA standards. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not advanced further. It was introduced by Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) in the 119th Congress. The bill remains factual and straightforward in its proposal—complete elimination of the agency—though such a change would be significant and controversial, with supporters arguing for reduced regulation and critics concerned about worker safety protections.