US SR679 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 7-1)
Status: Introduced on August 10 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-10 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5379-5380)
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on August 10 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-08-10 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5379-5380)
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution recognizes the essential work performed by individuals with disabilities or who are blind during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. It recognizes and thanks essential employees with disabilities or who are blind for their vital contributions.
Title
A resolution expressing appreciation and support for essential employees with disabilities or who are blind during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Sponsors
| Sen. Mike Braun [R-IN] | Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] | Sen. David Perdue [R-GA] | Sen. Tim Scott [R-SC] |
| Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith [R-MS] | Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] | Sen. John Kennedy [R-LA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-10 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5379-5380) |
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/679/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres679/BILLS-116sres679is.pdf |
