September 16, 2026

Trump Blocks OSHA Healthcare Worker Standard From Coronavirus Bill


March 13, 2020 at 05:25 PM
The Trump administration has blocked language in Democrats’ proposed coronavirus response bill that would force OSHA to set a temporary “emergency” standard to supply healthcare workers with protective gear, and the hospital industry is warning that the gear is not available in the quantities an OSHA rule would require.

E-mail Alerts

Select what you want us to e-mail you every day -- including all-new alerts on major programs and initiatives.