While many companies have started requiring employees to work from home during the coronavirus outbreak, one really large employer is conspicuously absent from the telework trend: the federal government.
The Trump administration had previously been cutting back on telework, but Rep. Don Beyer, who’s currently in self-quarantine, says enough is enough — it’s time to send federal office… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), today announced that he will self-quarantine following a positive test for COVID-19 by a friend in Washington D.C., with whom he recently interacted.
Beyer said:
“This afternoon my wife Megan and I were contacted by the Virginia Department of Health to share details with us about the illness of a friend who tested positive for COVID-19 after dining with us. They… Read more »
Today, at the House Democratic Caucus weekly press conference, Congressman Don Beyer (VA-8), the Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) emphasized that the coronavirus isn’t just a public health crisis, but also an economic one.
After the press conference, when asked whether Democrats are considering direct cash payments to those affected as part of a fiscal… Read more »
The Hill
Democrats in the House and Senate introduced legislation Friday that would require all employers to grant workers paid sick days in light of the global coronavirus spread.
The bill unveiled by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) would mandate all employers to let workers accrue seven days of paid sick leave and immediately… Read more »
Gizmodo
House Democrats on Wednesday signed a letter urging President Trump to restore two teams within the national security apparatus dedicated to global health threats, calling the administration’s response to the outbreak of the new coronavirus “dangerously inadequate” and “frankly frightening.”
“In the face of such a threat, the American people need to know that… Read more »
60 House Democrats today urged President Trump to make swift changes to increase the effectiveness of the administration’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Representatives, led by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), identified significant flaws in the early phases of efforts to contain the disease including disorganization, a poorly defined chain of command, the spread of bad information,… Read more »
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today voted for H.R. 6074, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, which passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The $8.3 billion appropriations package will fund a strong response to coronavirus, including medical research and vaccine development, support for state and local governments, and small business… Read more »
The House Ways and Means Committee today advanced bipartisan legislation to help patients by addressing surprise medical billing. The package of bills included Beyer’s bipartisan Better Information Act, which would require health insurers to include information about the nearest in-network hospital or urgent care facility on insurance cards, introduced with co-lead Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA).… Read more »
Wilbur Ross says Coronavirus could boost US jobs
By BBC News Staff - 1/30/2020
US commerce secretary Wilbur Ross has said the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China could be positive for the American economy.
During a TV interview Mr Ross said: "I think it will help to accelerate the return of jobs to North America".
The rapid spread of the disease has raised fears about its… Read more »
Paid parental leave for federal employees
By WJLA Staff - 01/26/2020
Congress guaranteed family leave for federal employees in the 2020 NDAA. Starting next year, new parents will be able to take several weeks off from their federal positions. Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) says that this new policy will hopefully set the standard across the nation.
“We don’t have paid family… Read more »
