COVID–19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020

House Bill 6139 - COVID–19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 6139 COVID–19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6139

COVID-19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Labor to promulgate both an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard and a permanent standard to protect certain employees from occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2 (known as coronavirus or COVID-19). These standards apply to health care sector employees and other employees identified as having an elevated risk for exposure.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6139

Bill HR 6139 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6139 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6139's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6139

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6139

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Department of Labor

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Medicare

- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6139

COVID–19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020

To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an emergency temporary standard that requires certain employers to develop and implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect employees in the health care sectors and other employees at elevated risk from exposure to SARS-CoV-2, and for other purposes.

COVID–19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020