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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the interim final rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard".
12/30/2022, 7:48 AM
Summary of Bill HJRES 62
Bill 117 hjres 62 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval of an interim final rule issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding COVID-19 vaccination and testing. The rule in question, titled "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard," was implemented under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code.
The bill seeks to challenge and overturn this interim final rule through the process of congressional disapproval. This means that if the bill is passed, Congress would formally reject the OSHA rule, preventing it from being enforced.
The legislation is significant because it addresses a contentious issue surrounding COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements in the workplace. By seeking to disapprove of the OSHA rule, lawmakers are taking a stance on the government's role in mandating vaccinations and testing for employees. Overall, Bill 117 hjres 62 represents a key moment in the ongoing debate over COVID-19 regulations and the balance between public health measures and individual freedoms. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill and its potential impact on workplace safety policies.
The bill seeks to challenge and overturn this interim final rule through the process of congressional disapproval. This means that if the bill is passed, Congress would formally reject the OSHA rule, preventing it from being enforced.
The legislation is significant because it addresses a contentious issue surrounding COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements in the workplace. By seeking to disapprove of the OSHA rule, lawmakers are taking a stance on the government's role in mandating vaccinations and testing for employees. Overall, Bill 117 hjres 62 represents a key moment in the ongoing debate over COVID-19 regulations and the balance between public health measures and individual freedoms. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill and its potential impact on workplace safety policies.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 62
This joint resolution nullifies an Occupational Safety and Health Administration 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.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 62
Bill HJRES 62 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 5, 2021. Bill HJRES 62 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 5, 2021. Bill HJRES 62's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of November 5, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 62
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 62
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentPotential Impact Areas
- 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
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Worker safety and health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 62
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the interim final rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the interim final rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard".
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A joint resolution 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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