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H.R. 6559 (116th)

COVID–19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020

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Introduced

21 April 2020

Last action

21 April 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Alma Adams, Donna Shalala, Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Frederica Wilson, Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Brenda Lawrence, Marcia Fudge, Donald Norcross, Susan Wild, Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Max Rose, Abby Finkenauer, Emanuel Cleaver, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Andy Levin, David Trone, Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Joseph Morelle, Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Jahana Hayes, Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Gregorio Sablan, Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Grace Napolitano, TIM RYAN, Mark Takano, PETER VISCLOSKY, Haley Stevens, Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], JOSE SERRANO, James McGovern, Joseph Kennedy, Marcy Kaptur, EDDIE JOHNSON, Rosa DeLauro, PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act of 2020 This bill 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 in these occupations and provide guidance to further protect such employees.

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Timeline

  1. 21 April 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 April 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 April 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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