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Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6016
Bill 117 hr 6016, also known as the Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021, aims to address issues related to federal contractors and their employees. The bill seeks to ensure that federal contractors are treated fairly and that their employees are provided with certain protections.
One key provision of the bill is the requirement for federal contractors to pay their employees a minimum wage of at least $15 per hour. This is intended to ensure that employees working on federal contracts are paid a living wage that allows them to support themselves and their families.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect the rights of federal contractor employees, such as prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics. It also requires federal contractors to provide certain benefits to their employees, such as paid sick leave and health insurance. Overall, the Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021 aims to promote fairness and equality in the treatment of federal contractor employees. By setting minimum wage standards and prohibiting discrimination, the bill seeks to ensure that all workers are treated with dignity and respect.
One key provision of the bill is the requirement for federal contractors to pay their employees a minimum wage of at least $15 per hour. This is intended to ensure that employees working on federal contracts are paid a living wage that allows them to support themselves and their families.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect the rights of federal contractor employees, such as prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics. It also requires federal contractors to provide certain benefits to their employees, such as paid sick leave and health insurance. Overall, the Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021 aims to promote fairness and equality in the treatment of federal contractor employees. By setting minimum wage standards and prohibiting discrimination, the bill seeks to ensure that all workers are treated with dignity and respect.
Congressional Summary of HR 6016
Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021
This bill prohibits executive agencies from requiring contractors to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to study the degree to which Executive Order 14042 (Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors) caused disruptions to federal contracts, supply chains, and transportation systems.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6016
Bill HR 6016 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6016 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6016's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of November 18, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6016
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
188Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
188Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6016
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Economic performance and conditions
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Employee hiring
- Government studies and investigations
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Performance measurement
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Public contracts and procurement
- Unemployment
- Worker safety and health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6016
Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021
Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021
To prohibit executive agencies from requiring employees to receive a vaccination against infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus under Federal contracts, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6016
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