ASAToday for July 3rd, 2025

This Week in Congress Congress returned after two weeks away, and the FY24 spending bills may be completed, but members in both chambers face a heavy legislative agenda over the next few weeks. House Speaker Johnson anticipates a vote for Ukraine funding, which would convert the $60 billion package into a forgivable loan.  Senate Majority…

OSHA Ergonomics Legislation Sens. Markey (D-MA) and Sullivan (R-AK) plan to introduce a bill that would mandate that OSHA issue an ergonomics rule. The Clinton administration attempted to implement an ergonomics rule, but Congress on a bipartisan basis nullified the rule with a Congressional Review Act challenge, citing how difficult it would be for businesses…

OSHA Publishes Final Walkaround Rule OSHA published a final rule to change the way in which an employee representative can be selected to accompany the Compliance Safety and Health Officer during a workplace inspection. Specifically, the final rule clarifies that the representative(s) authorized by employees may be an employee of the employer or a third…