Public Service Worker Protection Act
Public Service Worker Protection Act
Plain Language Summary
# Public Service Worker Protection Act (HR 3139) — Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Public Service Worker Protection Act aims to protect public sector employees from workplace harassment and violence. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on establishing safeguards, reporting mechanisms, and potentially penalties for those who threaten or harm government workers such as teachers, police officers, social workers, and other public employees. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would directly impact public service workers across federal, state, and local governments, as well as potentially the agencies and departments that employ them. Indirectly, it could affect the general public by addressing workplace safety in institutions that serve communities. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Christopher Deluzio (D-Pennsylvania) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House.
At this stage, it remains under review and could be modified, debated, or shelved depending on committee actions. To see the specific protections this bill proposes, you can search for the full text on Congress.gov.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.