Introduced. Latest step, Feb 10, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 2 new provisions of its own.
How this bill changes the law
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H.R. 7479 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the House (Feb 10, 2026).
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H.R. 7479Bill
Sec. 2Non-mandatory guidance for employers concerning opioid overdose reversal medicationnew law
Sec. 3Mandatory regulations for Federal agencies concerning opioid overdose reversal medicationnew law
New provisions of the bill's own
Sec. 2 Non-mandatory guidance for employers concerning opioid overdose reversal medication
Sec. 3 Mandatory regulations for Federal agencies concerning opioid overdose reversal medication
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)
Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.
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What it does
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Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act or the WORK to Save Lives Act
This bill directs the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to take actions to make opioid overdose reversal medications available in workplaces.
Specifically, OSHA must issue regulations that require federal agencies to acquire and maintain opioid overdose reversal medications and offer voluntary annual training to employees on the use of the medications. OSHA must also issue nonmandatory guidance to private employers on the same topics.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Feb 10, 2026).
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Feb 10, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress