H.R. 2049: To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for certain violators, and for other purposes. H.R. 2049: Protecting America's Workers Act Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E879) 2007-04-26 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. 2007-04-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. 2007-07-09 H.R. 2049: Protecting America's Workers Act h H.R. 2049: Protecting America's Workers Act (110th Congress) Protecting America's Workers Act To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for certain violators, and for other purposes. 2007-04-26 110 2007-04-26 2049 introduced HouseBill LegislativeAction ShortTitle OfficialTitle