House Bill 953
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Getting Americans Safely Back to Work Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 8, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
953
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Getting Americans Safely Back to Work Act of 2021
This bill establishes a grant program for health departments to assist workplaces in implementing measures to protect essential workers from COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
To carry out this program, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must consult with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In addition, the CDC must consult with employers and representatives of essential workers on recommended measures to contain and mitigate COVID-19 and on other aspects of the program.
February 8, 2021
02/09/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/08/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:48 PM