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A concurrent resolution mandating procedures to ensure adequate precautions against COVID-19 in Senate buildings.

Introduced: October 5, 2020 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6039)
Oct 5, 2020
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution requires all individuals in a Senate building to (1) adhere to social distancing guidelines, and (2) wear a mask while in any public area. It also requires the Senate to develop and implement a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and contact tracing program for Senators and Senate workers.

What's happening now October 5, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6039)

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 23
All 23 Democratic 22 Independent 1
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Oct 20, 2020
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Oct 20, 2020
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Oct 20, 2020
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Cortez Masto, Catherine
Nevada · Oct 20, 2020
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Oct 20, 2020
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Oct 20, 2020
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Hassan, Margaret Wood
New Hampshire · Oct 20, 2020
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Oct 20, 2020
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Oct 20, 2020
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Oct 20, 2020
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King, Angus S., Jr.
Maine · Oct 20, 2020
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Oct 20, 2020
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Oct 20, 2020
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Oct 20, 2020
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Oct 20, 2020
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Oct 20, 2020
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Oct 20, 2020
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Oct 20, 2020
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Oct 20, 2020
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Oct 20, 2020
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Oct 20, 2020
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Oct 20, 2020
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Oct 5, 2020
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Con. Res. 49: A concurrent resolution mandating procedures to ensure adequate precautions against COVID-19 in Senate buildings.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SCONRES-49/
MLA
"S. Con. Res. 49: A concurrent resolution mandating procedures to ensure adequate precautions against COVID-19 in Senate buildings.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SCONRES-49/.
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S. Con. Res. 49, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SCONRES-49/.
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