Department Of Labor
US Congress 116th Congress
Essential Worker Protection Act of 2020 [HB-6631]
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[Public Health ]
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[Workers' Compensation ]
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Requires the Department of Labor to convene an interagency task force to issue guidance on the development and implementation of a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect employees identified as having an elevated risk from occupational exposure to the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19).
Sponsored by: Rep. Haley Stevens
Introduced In House on 04/28/2020
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COVID–19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 [HB-6559]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Department of Labor to promulgate both an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard and a permanent standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19). These standards apply to health care sector employees, paramedic and emergency medical services employees, and other employees identified as having an elevated risk for exposure. Further, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must collect and make public information regarding employee exposure
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/21/2020
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Worker Health Coverage Protection Act [HB-6514]
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[Insurance ]
[Public Health ]
[Unemployment ]
[Taxes ]
[Funding ]
Provides health insurance premium assistance for individuals who become unemployed or are furloughed during or shortly after the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) public health emergency. Specifically, the bill treats premiums as paid for up to 15 months for individuals who (1) are terminated from employment and elect to continue insurance coverage through the COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) program or (2) receive a 20% or greater reduction in paid hours but remain eligible for coverage under a group health
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 04/14/2020
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Providing Americans Insured Days of Leave Act of 2020 [HB-6442]
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Establishes, revises, and repeals specified paid sick time and paid leave programs, including programs addressing the public-health emergency related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill repeals divisions of the Family First Coronavirus Response Act that (1) expand emergency family and medical leave, (2) provide emergency paid sick leave, and (3) the establish payroll tax credits for such emergency paid leave.The bill requires employers to grant at least 1 hour of accrued paid sick time to each employee for every
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
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COVID–19 Workers First Protection Act of 2020 [S.3584]
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[Workers' Compensation ]
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[Law Enforcement ]
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Addresses the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency, including by requiring occupational standards to protect workers from COVID-19 exposure. Within one month of the bill's enactment, the Department of Labor must establish emergency temporary standards to protect health care sector employees, first responders, and other elevated-risk employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Labor shall establish permanent standards within 24 months of the bill's enactment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall collect data and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/25/2020
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COVID–19 Workers First Protection Act of 2020 [S.3584]
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[Medicare and Medicaid ]
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[Law Enforcement ]
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Addresses the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency, including by requiring occupational standards to protect workers from COVID-19 exposure. Within one month of the bill's enactment, the Department of Labor must establish emergency temporary standards to protect health care sector employees, first responders, and other elevated-risk employees from occupational exposure to COVID-19. Labor shall establish permanent standards within 24 months of the bill's enactment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall collect data and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/25/2020
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Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020 [HB-6379]
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[Finance ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Taxes ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Economic Development ]
[Elections ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Inflation ]
[Pensions ]
[Retirement ]
[Student Loans ]
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[Unemployment ]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. In addition, the bill expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs; provides economic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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Providing Americans Insured Days of Leave Act of 2020 [S.3513]
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[Insurance ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Taxes ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Public Health ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Establishes, revises, and repeals specified paid sick time and paid leave programs, including programs addressing the public-health emergency related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill repeals divisions of the Family First Coronavirus Response Act that (1) expand emergency family and medical leave, (2) provide emergency paid sick leave, and (3) the establish payroll tax credits for such emergency paid leave.The bill requires employers to grant at least 1 hour of accrued paid sick time to each employee for every
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/17/2020
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Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Labor for fiscal year 2021. [SB-1420]
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APPROPRIATIONS -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR -- Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Labor for fiscal year 2021.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Session Law Chapter 237 Effective: 07/01/2020 on 03/24/2020
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Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Labor for fiscal year 2021. [SB-1420]
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[Budget and Spending ]
APPROPRIATIONS -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR -- Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Labor for fiscal year 2021.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Session Law Chapter 237 Effective: 07/01/2020 on 03/24/2020
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COVID–19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020 [S.3475]
[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Department of Labor to promulgate both an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard and a permanent standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19). These standards apply to health care sector employees and other employees identified as having an elevated risk for exposure, including employees of states and their political subdivisions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/12/2020
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Upholding Worker Protections Act [HB-6245]
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Prohibits the Department of Labor from implementing or enforcing the final rule Joint Employer Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, published by Labor on January 16, 2020.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Kennedy
Introduced In House on 03/12/2020
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act [HB-6201]
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[Children and Youth ]
[Defense ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Economic Development ]
[Education ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Food ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Health ]
[Small Business ]
[Social Security ]
[Taxes ]
[Unemployment ]
[Veterans ]
Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding. DIVISION A--SECOND CORONAVIRUS PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 Second Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 This division provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Engrossment Correction on 03/19/2020
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Paid Sick Days for Public Health Emergencies and Personal and Family Care Act [HB-6150]
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[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Expands the availability of paid sick time by requiring employers with at least one employee to provide a minimum amount of accrued paid sick time per work week and additional paid sick time in the event of a public-health emergency such as the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19).Specifically, the bill requires employers to grant at least 1 hour of accrued paid sick time to each employee for every 30 hours worked, up to a minimum of 56 hours, or 7 days, of paid sick time per year. Accrued paid sick time may be used for, among other
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 03/09/2020
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COVID–19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020 [HB-6139]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Department of Labor to promulgate both an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard and a permanent standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (known as coronavirus or COVID-19). These standards apply to health care sector employees and other employees identified as having an elevated risk for exposure.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/10/2020
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Paid Sick Days for Public Health Emergencies and Personal and Family Care Act [S.3415]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Expands the availability of paid sick time by requiring employers with at least one employee to provide a minimum amount of accrued paid sick time per work week and additional paid sick time in the event of a public-health emergency such as the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19).Specifically, the bill requires employers to grant at least 1 hour of accrued paid sick time to each employee for every 30 hours worked, up to a minimum of 56 hours, or 7 days, of paid sick time per year. Accrued paid sick time may be used for, among other
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/05/2020
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Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act of 2020 [S.3358]
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[Pensions ]
[Retirement ]
[Human Rights ]
Modifies various employment, leave, and pension rules with respect to part-time workers. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement that employees work a minimum number of hours during the preceding 12-month period before becoming eligible for family and medical leave.The bill also sets the maximum length of service on which employers may condition the eligibility of part-time employees for a qualified pension plan (e.g., 401(k) retirement plan). Except as required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, such service requirement may
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/27/2020
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Nuclear Workers’ Ombudsman Extension Act [HB-6009]
[Energy ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Healthcare ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Veterans ]
Reauthorizes the Office of the Ombudsman, within the Department of Labor, for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (which compensates current and former employees of the Department of Energy who are diagnosed with specified employment-related illnesses) until October 28, 2025. Currently, the authority for the office expires on October 28, 2020.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ed Perlmutter
Introduced In House on 02/27/2020
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Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act of 2020 [HB-5991]
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[Pensions ]
[Retirement ]
[Human Rights ]
Modifies various employment, leave, and pension rules with respect to part-time workers. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement that employees work a minimum number of hours during the preceding 12-month period before becoming eligible for family and medical leave.The bill also sets the maximum length of service on which employers may condition the eligibility of part-time employees for a qualified pension plan (e.g., 401(k) retirement plan). Except as required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, such service requirement may
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 03/10/2020
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Restoring Aviation Accountability Act of 2020 [S.3337]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Consumer Protection ]
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require more accountability in the airline industry, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 02/25/2020