Chai Suthammanont Healthy Federal Workplaces Act of 2024

Government Operations and Politics

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house

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Introduced on September 25, 2024 by Mark R. Warner

Cosponsors

Legislation Details

Requires agency heads to establish safety plans for federal employees and contractors during nationwide public health emergencies related to infectious diseases.
Defines key terms such as “agency,” “covered condition,” “covered period,” “covered individual,” and “covered worksite.”
Mandates that plans include procedures for safety, continuity of operations, and communication with covered individuals.
Plans must detail personal protective equipment provisions, testing procedures, exposure notifications, and cleaning protocols.
Agencies must provide guidance on occupancy limits and the use of personal protective equipment at worksites.
Requires agencies to outline actions for employees not physically present at worksites and public entry requirements.
Agencies must offer alternative options for high-risk employees regarding physical presence at worksites.
Plans should include protocols for maintaining agency operations and customer service during emergencies.
Establishes reporting requirements for agency Inspectors General on the implementation of safety plans.
The Office of Management and Budget must publish links to agency plans and identify non-compliant agencies.
New employees and contractors must be informed of the safety plan within specified timeframes.
The Government Accountability Office is tasked with reporting on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to improve future responses.
Clarifies that the legislation does not alter existing rights and obligations under federal labor laws.

Last updated 12/6/2024

Requires agency heads to establish safety plans for federal employees and contractors during nationwide public health emergencies related to infectious diseases.
Defines key terms such as “agency,” “covered condition,” “covered period,” “covered individual,” and “covered worksite.”
Mandates that plans include procedures for safety, continuity of operations, and communication with covered individuals.
Plans must detail personal protective equipment provisions, testing procedures, exposure notifications, and cleaning protocols.
Agencies must provide guidance on occupancy limits and the use of personal protective equipment at worksites.
Requires agencies to outline actions for employees not physically present at worksites and public entry requirements.
Agencies must offer alternative options for high-risk employees regarding physical presence at worksites.
Plans should include protocols for maintaining agency operations and customer service during emergencies.
Establishes reporting requirements for agency Inspectors General on the implementation of safety plans.
The Office of Management and Budget must publish links to agency plans and identify non-compliant agencies.
New employees and contractors must be informed of the safety plan within specified timeframes.
The Government Accountability Office is tasked with reporting on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to improve future responses.
Clarifies that the legislation does not alter existing rights and obligations under federal labor laws.