Labor Leaders Demand Information on Impact of NIOSH Cuts on Worker Safety

WASHINGTON – House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) are demanding the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) share how the reductions in staffing and program funding at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will impact worker safety. 

“NIOSH plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of American workers, and we must fully understand the scope of these cuts to assess how they will impact its ability to continue this essential work,”the Members wrote.  “The workers and families who rely on NIOSH for their health and safety deserve clarity and accountability.”

The lawmakers are calling for a full accounting of staffing changes at NIOSH, as well as details about any interruptions in grants, contracts, or other funding that could affect the institute’s ongoing work.

To read the full letter, click here.