Honoring the lives and legacies of the "Radium Girls".

House Resolution 498 is a commemorative measure intended to formally honor the "Radium Girls," a group of female factory workers in the early 20th century who suffered from severe radiation poisoning while painting watch dials with luminous paint. The resolution recognizes their historical importance and their courageous legal battles, which were instrumental in the creation of modern workplace safety regulations and labor rights. While the bill does not change current laws or provide funding, it serves as an official congressional acknowledgment of how these women’s sacrifices led to the establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and stronger protections for all American workers.