Bill · S. 3812· Senate(119-S-3812)
WORK to Save Lives Act
- Introduced
- 2/10/2026
- Last activity
- 3/19/2026 — Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Jeff Merkley
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "WORK to Save Lives Act," directs the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication. Through OSHA, the Secretary must provide nonmandatory guidance to employers on acquiring, maintaining, and training employees on the use of such medication. Additionally, the bill requires the creation of mandatory regulations for all Federal agencies. These agencies must acquire and maintain the medication and provide annual training to their employees.
Yes
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+8
The bill requires federal agencies to maintain opioid reversal medication and train staff on its use.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill includes the Veterans Health Administration in the definition of federal agencies subject to medication and training mandates.
Would union members be better off under this?+4
The bill provides increased workplace safety measures through mandatory training and access to life-saving medication for federal employees.
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 Secretary of Labor will provide nonmandatory guidance to help employers acquire and maintain medication and train staff annually (Section 2(a)).
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Safety Measures for Federal Employees: Federal agencies will be required to acquire and maintain opioid overdose reversal medication (Section 3(a)).
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Annual Training for Federal Workers: Federal agencies must ensure employees receive training on how to use the medication every year (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For Union Workers+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+8
- 3/19/2026
- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
- 3/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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