SENATE 476117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 2/25/2021
Actions
- 2021-02-25Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-02-25Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-25 (00)
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2021
This bill allows essential workers and their family members to file claims and receive compensation for harm or death suffered as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
A Special Master appointed by the Department of Justice must review claims submitted and determine if a claimant is eligible for compensation, the extent of the harm to the claimant, and the amount of compensation to be awarded.
Cosponsors (5)
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
- Edward Markey (D-MA)
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
- Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Administrative remedies
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Cemeteries and funerals
- Department of Justice
- Economic performance and conditions
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government trust funds
- Health care costs and insurance
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Unemployment
- Wages and earnings
- Worker safety and health
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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