HR-8466 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-10-11IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2022-09-29FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-09-29VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8270-8271)House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8466.House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8140-8143)House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorMrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2022-09-20CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2022-09-20CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-07-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.House floor actions
2022-07-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Worker safety and health
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