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OSHA’s workplace safety role

The subcommittee examines OSHA’s workplace safety role and concerns about overreach.

Thu, May 15, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 11:48 AM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2175Rayburn 2175

CHAIRRyan Mackenzie R-PA-7
Ilhan Omar D-MN-5
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HOURS
1:39
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
12
STORIES
0

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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses, including 3 from business and trade groups.

Witnesses include leaders from two businesses, senior counsel from Littler Mendelson, and a former deputy assistant secretary of OSHA.

Real oversight or theater?

Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The subcommittee

12 members · 7 Republicans, 5 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Jake ParsonPresident, Northeast Division, CRH Americas MaterialsFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Ben TresseltPresident and Owner, Arborist EnterprisesFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Felicia WatsonSenior Counsel, Littler MendelsonFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Jordan BarabFormer Deputy Assistant Secretary of OSHAFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED

In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)MAY 15, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 11:48 AM
  3. Video posted (done)MAY 15, 2025 · 11:48 AM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED JAN 22

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