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Energy Workers Health and Compensation Fund Act

This bill establishes a special fund to help oil and gas workers and their families cover medical expenses for illnesses linked to their work or living near extraction sites. Oil companies will contribute to this fund, and a commission will be set up to study and recommend ways to improve the health of these workers.
Key points
Creates a fund to reimburse eligible workers and their families for medical expenses related to asthma, heat-related illness, and other respiratory/cardiovascular diseases linked to oil and gas operations.
Oil companies with over $50 million in annual revenue must contribute to the fund based on the compensation of their 10 highest-paid employees.
Establishes a commission to study and recommend actions to improve the health outcomes of oil and gas workers.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4905
Sponsor: Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
Process start date: 2025-08-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Energy Workers Health Improvement and Compensation Fund Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4905.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-08-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creates a fund to reimburse eligible workers and their families for medical expenses related to asthma, heat-related illness, and other respiratory/cardiovascular diseases linked to oil and gas operations.
  • Oil companies with over $50 million in annual revenue must contribute to the fund based on the compensation of their 10 highest-paid employees.
  • Establishes a commission to study and recommend actions to improve the health outcomes of oil and gas workers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health Labor Environment