VoterlyH.R. 8466: Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act of 2022
117th Congress · Sponsored from Virginia · In committee
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2022-07-21
- Policy area Government Operations and Politics
- Cosponsors 2
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] introduced H.R. 8466. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 8466? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 8466 do?
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 diseas…
Who sponsored H.R. 8466?
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D) of Virginia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 8466?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 8466 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.