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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 21, 2022Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 8466

Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (Sep 29, 2022)

Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act of 2022

This bill requires federal agencies to establish and publish safety plans that contain certain information for on-site employees and contractors during a nationwide public health emergency declared for an infectious disease.

Specifically, the bill requires each agency to post a safety plan on its website that includes (1) the agency's mitigation efforts, including personal protective equipment provided and testing for on-site workers; (2) guidance on cleaning protocols and occupancy limits; (3) protections for employees whose work requires them to travel off-site; and (4) protocols that ensure the continuity of operations. Each agency must communicate the plan to new employees, contractors, and subcontractors not later than 30 days after an employee is hired or a contract is entered.

Each agency's Office of Inspector General must report on whether the agency has published and implemented its safety plan.

What just happenedOct 11, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11](D-VA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Oct 11, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Sep 29, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 29, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 73 (Roll no. 462). (text: CR H8140-8141)

  4. Sep 29, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 73 (Roll no. 462).

  5. Sep 29, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8270-8271)

  6. Sep 28, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Sep 28, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8466.

  8. Sep 28, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8140-8143)

  9. Sep 28, 2022FloorH30300

    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Sep 20, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  11. Sep 20, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  12. Jul 21, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  13. Jul 21, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Jul 21, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseSep 29, 202253

Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act of 2022

This bill requires federal agencies to establish and publish safety plans that contain certain information for on-site employees and contractors during a nationwide public health emergency declared for an infectious disease.

Specifically, the bill requires each agency to post a safety plan on its website that includes (1) the agency's mitigation efforts, including personal protective equipment provided and testing for on-site workers; (2) guidance on cleaning protocols and occupancy limits; (3) protections for employees whose work requires them to travel off-site; and (4) protocols that ensure the continuity of operations. Each agency must communicate the plan to new employees, contractors, and subcontractors not later than 30 days after an employee is hired or a contract is entered.

Each agency's Office of Inspector General must report on whether the agency has published and implemented its safety plan.

Introduced in HouseJul 21, 2022

Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2022

This bill requires federal agencies to establish and publish safety plans that contain certain information for on-site employees and contractors during a nationwide public health emergency declared for an infectious disease.

Specifically, the bill requires each agency to post a safety plan on its website that includes (1) the agency's mitigation efforts, including personal protective equipment provided and testing for on-site workers; (2) guidance on cleaning protocols and occupancy limits; (3) protections for employees whose work requires them to travel off-site; and (4) protocols that ensure the continuity of operations. Each agency must communicate the plan to new employees, contractors, and subcontractors not later than 30 days after an employee is hired or a contract is entered.

Each agency's Office of Inspector General must report on whether the agency has published and implemented its safety plan.

Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2022 — Informed