Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 159
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Expressing appreciation and support for essential employees with disabilities during the current pandemic, and beyond.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 24, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 24, 2021
Latest Action
Feb 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
159
Congress
117
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
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New York
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Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania
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Washington
House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution recognizes essential employees with disabilities for their efforts during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

Text (1)
February 24, 2021
Actions (2)
02/24/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
02/24/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:44 PM