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Introduced
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
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 Compensation Fund, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2021, establishes a COVID-19 Compensation Fund to provide financial assistance to eligible essential workers and their families who suffered economic and non-economic losses due to COVID-19. The bill defines key terms like "essential worker" and "economic loss," and lays out the process for filing claims, determining eligibility, and calculating compensation. The Attorney General will appoint a Special Master to administer the program, including promulgating regulations and establishing procedures. The bill authorizes appropriations to fund the program through fiscal year 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Tammy Duckworth (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/25/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/476/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s476/BILLS-117s476is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s476/BILLS-117s476is.pdf.pdf |
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