S 5279 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act of 2024

This bill requires federal agencies to create and publish safety plans for employees and contractors working at physical worksites during nationwide public health emergencies caused by infectious diseases. The plans must include specific measures like providing personal protective equipment, implementing testing and exposure protocols, setting cleaning standards, and offering telework options for high-risk individuals. Agencies must make these plans publicly accessible on their websites, communicate them to all covered staff, and report on implementation to congressional committees. The law applies broadly to all federal employees and contractors at physical worksites during declared emergencies, aiming to maintain workplace safety and agency operations.
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 25, 2024 Last action Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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