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Bill117th CongressFiled May 11, 2021Labor and Employment
H.R. 3114

Longshore and Harbor Workers’ COVID–19 Compensation Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Sep 29, 2022)

Longshore and Harbor Workers' COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2022

This bill establishes a conclusive presumption that certain workers diagnosed with COVID-19 are entitled to workers' compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). It also provides funding to reimburse employers for costs associated with LHWCA benefits related to COVID-19. The LHWCA provides for medical, disability, and survivor benefits for specified private-sector maritime workers.

The presumption applies to workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19 between January 27, 2020, and January 27, 2024, and who, during the incubation period, faced a risk of COVID-19 exposure while carrying out job duties.

In addition, the bill establishes and provides funding for the Longshore COVID-19 Fund to reimburse employers for costs related to such COVID-19 claims. To be reimbursed, employers must comply with applicable safety and health guidance to prevent occupational exposure to COVID-19.

What just happenedSep 29, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1](D-IN)Sponsor
35 cosponsors33 D2 R
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  1. Sep 29, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.

  2. Sep 29, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-526.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  3. Sep 29, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-526.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  4. Mar 16, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  5. Mar 16, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  6. May 19, 2021IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2558)

  7. May 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  8. May 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  9. May 11, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseSep 29, 20227

Longshore and Harbor Workers' COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2022

This bill establishes a conclusive presumption that certain workers diagnosed with COVID-19 are entitled to workers' compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). It also provides funding to reimburse employers for costs associated with LHWCA benefits related to COVID-19. The LHWCA provides for medical, disability, and survivor benefits for specified private-sector maritime workers.

The presumption applies to workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19 between January 27, 2020, and January 27, 2024, and who, during the incubation period, faced a risk of COVID-19 exposure while carrying out job duties.

In addition, the bill establishes and provides funding for the Longshore COVID-19 Fund to reimburse employers for costs related to such COVID-19 claims. To be reimbursed, employers must comply with applicable safety and health guidance to prevent occupational exposure to COVID-19.

Introduced in HouseMay 11, 2021

Longshore and Harbor Workers' COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2021

This bill establishes a conclusive presumption that certain workers diagnosed with COVID-19 are entitled to workers' compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). It also provides funding to reimburse employers for costs associated with LHWCA benefits related to COVID-19. The LHWCA provides for medical, disability, and survivor benefits for specified private-sector maritime workers.

The presumption applies to workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19 between January 27, 2020, and January 27, 2023, and who, during the incubation period, faced a risk of COVID-19 exposure while carrying out job duties.

In addition, the bill establishes and provides funding for the Longshore COVID-19 Fund to reimburse employers for costs related to such COVID-19 claims. To be reimbursed, employers must comply with applicable safety and health guidance to prevent occupational exposure to COVID-19.

Longshore and Harbor Workers’ COVID–19 Compensation Act of 2022 — Informed