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Federal Workplace Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic

This act mandates federal agencies to establish COVID-19 safety plans for employees and contractors. It aims to protect the health of individuals working in government facilities by ensuring access to protective equipment, testing, and exposure notifications. This provides clearer safety guidelines for citizens working for or with the government.
Key points
Federal agencies must develop and publish COVID-19 safety plans for their workplaces.
Plans include guidelines for protective equipment, testing, contact tracing, vaccinations, and occupancy limits.
Employees and contractors will be informed of the plans and can report non-compliance.
The act provides protections for high-risk employees and options for remote work or leave for vaccination.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2343
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Process start date: 2021-07-14