S.J.Res. 29 · 117th Congress
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of…
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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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50 cosponsors · 1 D, 49 R
49 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Nov 17, 2021
- Senate Passed Dec 8, 2021 52–48
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor emergency temporary standard for preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in employment settings.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Dec 8, 2021
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: 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".
Latest action (Dec 9, 2021): Held at the desk.
Policy area: Labor and Employment · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 17, 2021
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- Senate Introduced Nov 17, 2021
- Senate Passed Dec 8, 2021 52–48
Final vote · Senate · Dec 8, 2021
Passage — Joint Resolution Passed. Vote details
Senate Majority Leader: Charles E. Schumer