# 119-hr-6213: Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025

119-hr-6213, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R-IN); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-30).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6213
- Congress: 119
- Title: Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-11-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 74
- Policy area: Labor and Employment
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-30

## Summary

**Blocks OSHA's proposed heat-injury prevention standard.** This bill would prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's proposed "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" standard or any substantially similar standard for both outdoor and indoor work settings.

## Cosponsors (74)

- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] (R-FL), 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] (R-MN), 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4] (R-OH), 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] (R-FL), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] (R-AZ), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3] (R-MO), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] (R-ND), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3] (R-GA), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] (R-VA), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2025-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] (R-AR), 2025-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA), 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC), 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT), 2025-12-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL), 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] (R-TN), 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2026-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R-FL), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN), 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] (R-PA), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] (R-FL), 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA), 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1] (R-FL), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] (R-ID), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC), 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15] (R-TX), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ), 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN), 2026-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2026-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] (R-TN), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] (R-WI), 2026-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL), 2026-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN), 2026-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] (R-TX), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] (R-TX), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] (R-NE), 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5] (R-LA), 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] (R-TX), 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Blocks OSHA heat-safety rule: mixed, high. This bill would prohibit the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing OSHA's proposed heat injury and illness prevention standard published August 30, 2024 (89 Fed. Reg. 70698). The ban would apply to both outdoor and indoor workplaces and to any substantially similar standard…

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- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act
- 119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-6213 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6213)

## Related
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
- [119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-719)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
- [119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-703)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6213 (as of 2026-10-30).