Republican Congressman Andy Biggs reintroduced a bill last month that, if passed, would abolish OSHA.

H.R.86 also known as the Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act or the NOSHA Act, seeks to repeal the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

The legislation was introduced on Jan. 3, 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

According to a recent update by the Arizona Congressman, the intent isn’t to let safety standards fall by the wayside, rather the legislation is meant to put the reins of workplace safety back into the hands of each state.

Biggs noted that states like Arizona and Iowa “have for decades maintained higher workplace standards than OSHA and will continue to do so.”