Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 7) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to require Executive agencies to submit to Congress a study of the impacts of expanded telework and remote work by agency employees during the COVID-19 pandemic and a plan for the agency's future use of telework and remote work, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 382) to terminate the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID-19; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 497) to eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on health care providers furnishing items and services under certain Federal health care programs.

4/17/2024, 11:49 PM

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of

  • H.J. Res. 7 (terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020),
  • H.R. 139 (Stopping Home Office Work's Unproductive Problems Act of 2023 or the SHOW UP Act of 2023, which requires executive agencies to reinstate the telework policies that were in place on December 31, 2019, and restricts implementation of expanded telework policies),
  • H.R. 382 (Pandemic Is Over Act, which terminates the COVID-19 public health emergency that was declared on January 31, 2020), and
  • H.R. 497 (Freedom for Health Care Workers Act, which nullifies a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that requires health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to ensure that staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19).
Bill 118 HRES 75 is a legislative package that addresses several key issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill provides for the consideration of multiple pieces of legislation, including H.J. Res. 7, which relates to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. This joint resolution seeks to address the ongoing national emergency and its implications.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the consideration of H.R. 139, which requires Executive agencies to submit a study to Congress on the impacts of expanded telework and remote work by agency employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study will also include a plan for the agency's future use of telework and remote work, aiming to improve efficiency and flexibility in the workforce.

Furthermore, the bill provides for the consideration of H.R. 382, which aims to terminate the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID-19. This legislation seeks to address the ongoing public health emergency and its implications for the country. Lastly, the bill includes provisions for the consideration of H.R. 497, which aims to eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on health care providers furnishing items and services under certain Federal health care programs. This legislation addresses the controversial issue of vaccine mandates and seeks to provide clarity on the requirements for health care providers. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 75 addresses a range of important issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the national emergency declaration, telework policies, public health emergency termination, and vaccine mandates for health care providers. The bill aims to provide comprehensive solutions to these pressing issues and ensure the effective management of the ongoing pandemic.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 75

Introduced on
2023-01-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/31/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of

  • H.J. Res. 7 (terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020),
  • H.R. 139 (Stopping Home Office Work's Unproductive Problems Act of 2023 or the SHOW UP Act of 2023, which requires executive agencies to reinstate the telework policies that were in place on December 31, 2019, and restricts implementation of expanded telework policies),
  • H.R. 382 (Pandemic Is Over Act, which terminates the COVID-19 public health emergency that was declared on January 31, 2020), and
  • H.R. 497 (Freedom for Health Care Workers Act, which nullifies a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that requires health care providers, as a condition of Medicare and Medicaid participation, to ensure that staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19).
Bill 118 HRES 75 is a legislative package that addresses several key issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill provides for the consideration of multiple pieces of legislation, including H.J. Res. 7, which relates to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. This joint resolution seeks to address the ongoing national emergency and its implications.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the consideration of H.R. 139, which requires Executive agencies to submit a study to Congress on the impacts of expanded telework and remote work by agency employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study will also include a plan for the agency's future use of telework and remote work, aiming to improve efficiency and flexibility in the workforce.

Furthermore, the bill provides for the consideration of H.R. 382, which aims to terminate the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID-19. This legislation seeks to address the ongoing public health emergency and its implications for the country. Lastly, the bill includes provisions for the consideration of H.R. 497, which aims to eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on health care providers furnishing items and services under certain Federal health care programs. This legislation addresses the controversial issue of vaccine mandates and seeks to provide clarity on the requirements for health care providers. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 75 addresses a range of important issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the national emergency declaration, telework policies, public health emergency termination, and vaccine mandates for health care providers. The bill aims to provide comprehensive solutions to these pressing issues and ensure the effective management of the ongoing pandemic.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProviding for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 7) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 139) to require Executive agencies to submit to Congress a study of the impacts of expanded telework and remote work by agency employees during the COVID-19 pandemic and a plan for the agency's future use of telework and remote work, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 382) to terminate the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID-19; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 497) to eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on health care providers furnishing items and services under certain Federal health care programs.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
House of Representatives•
Legislative rules and procedure

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/22/2023

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of

  • H.J. Res. 7 (terminates the national emergency concerning COVID-19 declared by the President on March 13, 2020),
  • H.R. 139 (Stopping Home Office Work's Unproductive Pro...

Latest Action1/31/2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.