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H.R. 6778

Referred to Committee

_______ Act of 2020

Introduced 5/8/2020•116th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

5/8/2020 • House

Summary

This bill prohibits corporations that receive specified federal aid related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic from making certain changes to their workforce. Specifically, corporations receiving such aid must not

  • reduce workforce levels, employee benefits, or wages; or
  • alter any collective bargaining agreements.

These prohibitions apply beginning on the date a corporation first receives such aid and end one year after the date on which the later of either the termination of the COVID-19 public health emergency or the aid has been repaid.

Introduced in House • 5/8/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Labor and Employment
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCardiovascular and respiratory healthCorporate finance and managementEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment lending and loan guaranteesInfectious and parasitic diseasesLabor-management relationsSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Small businessUnemploymentWages and earnings

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]

Democrat • NY-14

Sponsored 5/8/2020

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

D-CA-43

Joined 5/8/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 8, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Introduced in House5/8/2020
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Related Bills (2)

H.R. 6321

Financial Protections and Assistance for America’s Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act

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H.R. 6379

Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020

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Committee

Financial Services Committee

House

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1
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