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Getting Americans Safely Back to Work Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-953| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2021
Abigail Davis Spanberger

Abigail Davis Spanberger

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Young Kim (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Getting Americans Safely Back to Work Act of 2021 This bill establishes a grant program for health departments to assist workplaces in implementing measures to protect essential workers from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). To carry out this program, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must consult with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In addition, the CDC must consult with employers and representatives of essential workers on recommended measures to contain and mitigate COVID-19 and on other aspects of the program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6805
Getting Americans Back to Work Act
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6805
    Getting Americans Back to Work Act


  • February 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority healthSmall businessWorker safety and health

Getting Americans Safely Back to Work Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-953| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2021
Getting Americans Safely Back to Work Act of 2021 This bill establishes a grant program for health departments to assist workplaces in implementing measures to protect essential workers from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). To carry out this program, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must consult with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In addition, the CDC must consult with employers and representatives of essential workers on recommended measures to contain and mitigate COVID-19 and on other aspects of the program.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6805
Getting Americans Back to Work Act
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6805
    Getting Americans Back to Work Act


  • February 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Abigail Davis Spanberger

Abigail Davis Spanberger

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Young Kim (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority healthSmall businessWorker safety and health