The 105th Congress is expected to pursue a similar labor legislative agenda as last year, but with a more bipartisan approach toward incremental reforms. Legislation which could potentially affect the ginning industry is summarized. Personnel changes at the Dept. of Labor may shift the balance towards the organized labor. Anticipated OSHA proposals, including ergonomics, indoor air and safety and health management programs, will now be subject to a range of new requirements under Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA).