Senate Concurrent Resolution 49
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A concurrent resolution mandating procedures to ensure adequate precautions against COVID-19 in Senate buildings.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 5, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
49
Congress
116
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution requires all individuals in a Senate building to (1) adhere to social distancing guidelines, and (2) wear a mask while in any public area. It also requires the Senate to develop and implement a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing and contact tracing program for Senators and Senate workers.
October 5, 2020
10/05/2020
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6039)
10/05/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:21 PM