Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard".

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Bill Number

HJRES 65

Introduced

Nov 17, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Cardiovascular and respiratory health Congressional oversight Department of Labor Emergency medical services and trauma care Immunology and vaccination Infectious and parasitic diseases Labor and Employment Medical tests and diagnostic methods Worker safety and health

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor emergency temporary standard for preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in employment settings.

Under the standard issued on November 5, 2021, employers with 100 or more employees must require their onsite employees to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.

Actions

Nov 17, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Nov 17, 2021

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6361)
Nov 17, 2021

Introduced in House

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