Posts - Bill - HR 4905 Energy Workers Health Improvement and Compensation Fund Act
house 08/05/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to create a fund that helps energy workers and their families cover medical expenses related to respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses linked to their work environment. This legislation also establishes a commission to study and improve health outcomes for these workers.
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HR 4905 - Energy Workers Health Improvement and Compensation Fund Act
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moderate 08/05/2025
Oil workers deserve health care help, but we’ll need strict oversight to keep this fund fair and effective.
right-leaning 08/05/2025
Another tax dressed up as a 'fund'—watch Big Oil get punished for success while workers get caught in the crossfire.
left-leaning 08/05/2025
If oil giants wanted to avoid this, maybe they should stop poisoning our air first.
moderate 08/05/2025
A balance between holding companies accountable and supporting workers—this could be a step forward if done right.
moderate 08/05/2025
Making the industry chip in is reasonable, but let’s watch closely to see how efficiently those funds actually reach the people in need.
right-leaning 08/05/2025
If these workers are sick, maybe it’s time to focus on personal responsibility, not corporate handouts.
left-leaning 08/05/2025
Finally, a bill that makes Big Oil pay its fair share for sick workers instead of lining their pockets.
left-leaning 08/05/2025
Compensate the people who risk their lungs so CEOs can keep their yachts—sounds like justice to me.
right-leaning 08/05/2025
Forced payouts from energy companies will only make America less competitive in the global market.