S.J.Res. 29 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
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".
S.J.Res. 29 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the senate — introduced on Nov 17, 2021, sponsored by Mike Braun with 50 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Nov 17, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 50
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Braun (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 49 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 17, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Held at the desk. (Dec 9, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Dec 8, 2021 · Joint Resolution Passed52–48
Every roll call vote on this bill
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