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- H.R.7909
H.R.7909: Ensuring Children and Child Care Workers Are Safe Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced July 31, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 17, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (21 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Sept. 17, 2020
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 16, 2020
- Introduced in House - July 31, 2020
Bill Summary
Ensuring Children and Child Care Workers Are Safe Act of 2020 This bill provides federal support to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in child care provider settings during the period of community spread of the virus. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must (1) provide technical assistance to states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations regarding the acquisition and use of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Sept. 16, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 16, 2020 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 33 (Roll no. 190).
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| Sept. 16, 2020 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Sept. 16, 2020 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Sept. 16, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7909.
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| Sept. 16, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Sept. 16, 2020 |
Ms. Bonamici moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Sept. 16, 2020 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 33 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H4444-4445)
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| Sept. 16, 2020 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4472-4473)
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| Sept. 16, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4444-4447)
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| July 31, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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| July 31, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Abby Finkenauer (D-Iowa) |