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Introduced
01/04/2021
01/04/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide for the establishment of a COVID-19 Compensa- tion Fund to compensate claimants for harms resulting from suffering from COVID-19, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the COVID-19 Victims Compensation Fund Act, proposes to establish a COVID-19 Compensation Fund to provide financial compensation to individuals who suffered harm, including economic and non-economic losses, as a result of COVID-19. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria, claim filing process, and administration of the fund by a Special Master appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. It also authorizes appropriations to cover the administrative and support costs of the program, allows for the acceptance of voluntary contributions, and establishes procedures for determining reasonable attorney fees and subrogation rights for the government.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 03/01/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/98/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr98/BILLS-117hr98ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr98/BILLS-117hr98ih.pdf.pdf |
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