Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 25, 2021Law
S. 476
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 25, 2021)
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2021
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 happenedFeb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 D
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 25, 2021
- Feb 25, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 25, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate