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Introduced
05/18/2020
05/18/2020
In Committee
05/18/2020
05/18/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide for the establishment of a COVID-19 Compensation Fund, and for other purposes. 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.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the COVID-19 Compensation Fund to provide compensation to essential workers and their family members who suffered harm or death due to COVID-19. A Special Master appointed by the Attorney General will review claims, determine eligibility, and award compensation. The bill allows essential workers and their families to file claims, prohibits consideration of negligence, and limits noneconomic losses. It also authorizes appropriations and funding, and grants the government the right of subrogation on any claims paid.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Tammy Duckworth (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3755/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3755/BILLS-116s3755is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3755/BILLS-116s3755is.pdf.pdf |
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