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Introduced
05/31/2023
05/31/2023
In Committee
05/31/2023
05/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for emergency grants to safeguard essential health care workers, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act, amends the Public Health Service Act to provide emergency grants to public or private non-profit healthcare facilities and home health agencies. The grants can be used to provide hazardous duty compensation of up to $13 per hour, up to a maximum of $25,000 per year, to eligible healthcare workers whose work cannot be done remotely during an emergency or disaster, such as a major disaster, national emergency, or public health emergency. The grants can also be used to provide safety measures like alternative transit options, personal protective equipment, and other safety measures to protect these essential healthcare workers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/31/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1767/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1767/BILLS-118s1767is.pdf |
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