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Help Make VPP Law
The VPP Act
The Voluntary Protection Program Act was introduced into both chambers of Congress earlier this year. Sens. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) and Mary Landrieu (D-La.) put forward Senate Bill 807 (S.807) (PDF). They were joined by Reps. Tom Petri (R-Wis.) and Gene Green (D-Texas) with House Bill 1511 (H.R.1511) (PDF). This legislation codifies VPP, making it law and granting it budget authority. Additionally, it encourages wider participation by small businesses. The text of the legislation can be found at the links above. To check the current status of each bill, please follow these links for the Senate and House legislation at the Library of Congress’s website.VPP Employees – Advocating for Safety
You know the difference VPP makes in your workplace: VPP saves lives, livelihoods and tax dollars. However, can you be sure that decision-makers in Washington know just how effective the program really is?Congressional representatives have asked the VPP community to make their voices heard, weighing in on the VPP Act. The VPP family has responded, and VPP employees, loved ones and business partners nationwide are contacting their elected officials to explain just how vital VPP is to workplace safety and health.
Contacting Your Elected Representatives
Your elected officials on Capitol Hill are eager to hear from their constituents about VPP.By phone: The easiest way to reach out is to call their offices. To call their offices directly, the House and Senate each provide a directory to direct you to each official’s website for that information. If you are unsure of your representative, the House provides a search by street address. Alternatively, you can contact the Senate switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and the House switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask them to connect you with any official you name.
By mail: Additionally, you can use the above links to find the address of your elected officials and send them a letter addressing your concerns. This sample letter (Word) is available for your use.
District offices: You don’t have to travel to D.C. in order to meet with your elected officials (though if you can make the trip that is amazing!). Most representatives and senators have several offices throughout their district or state so that constituents can meet with them or their staff during district working periods. Simply call, email or write to an office to set up an appointment.
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For more information, please contact the VPPPA Government Affairs staff at: Government Affairs.