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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2024
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Sep 25, 2024
Last action Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
Sep 25, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Mark R. Warner
DDemocratic
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Sherrod Brown
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Kaine
DDemocratic
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