Bill116th CongressFiled May 18, 2020Law
S. 3755
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 18, 2020)
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020
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.
What just happenedMay 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 D
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- Introduced in SenateMay 18, 2020
- May 18, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 18, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate