Bill · H.R. 7479· House(119-HR-7479)
WORK to Save Lives Act
- Introduced
- 2/10/2026
- Last activity
- 2/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Bonnie Watson Coleman
- Cosponsors
- - 15 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act," directs the Secretary of Labor to take action regarding opioid overdose reversal medication. Through OSHA, the Secretary will issue nonmandatory guidance to employers about acquiring medication and providing annual training. Additionally, the bill requires the creation of mandatory regulations for all Federal agencies. These agencies must acquire and maintain the medication and offer annual voluntary training to their employees.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+7
The bill directly addresses the opioid crisis by mandating the presence of reversal medication and training in federal agencies.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill specifically includes the Veterans Health Administration in its definition of Federal agencies required to maintain overdose reversal medication.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The inclusion of the Veterans Health Administration in mandatory regulations provides a specific benefit to this group.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Guidance for Employers: The bill directs the Secretary of Labor to provide nonmandatory guidance to employers on acquiring and maintaining opioid overdose reversal medication and offering annual training (Section 2(a)). This could help employers understand how to better prepare for potential overdose situations in the workplace.
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Mandatory Requirements for Federal Agencies: The bill requires Federal agencies to acquire and maintain medication and offer annual voluntary training to employees (Section 3(a)). This ensures that Federal employees have access to both the medication and the training needed to use it.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+7Improves Veterans Healthcare+5Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 8/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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