Bill116th CongressFiled May 15, 2020Law
H.R. 6909
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 15, 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 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12](D-NY)Sponsor
42 cosponsors41 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 15, 2020
- May 15, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House