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H.R. 8466 117th Congress House

Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act of 2022

Official title: To require the head of each agency to establish a plan relating to the safety of Federal employees and contractors physically present at certain worksites duri… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require the head of each agency to establish a plan relating to the safety of Federal employees and contractors physically present at certain worksites during a nationwide public health emergency declared for an infectious disease, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 21, 2022 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 11, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 29, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 29, 2022
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)
Sep 29, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8270-8271)
Sep 28, 2022
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.
Sep 28, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8466.
Sep 28, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8140-8143)
Sep 28, 2022
Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 29, 2022 House · vote #462 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 351–73 See who voted →
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 Latest action October 11, 2022

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 978 Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2021
  • S 2343 Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2021
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
D
Brown, Shontel M.
Ohio · Jul 21, 2022
MALONEY, CAROLYN
· Jul 21, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8466: Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8466/
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"H.R. 8466: Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8466/.
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