House Bill 1357
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 25, 2021
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Bill Number
1357
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117
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Carolyn B. Maloney
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Summary
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.
February 25, 2021
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04/28/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/25/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/25/2021
Introduced in House
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Jan 11, 2023 1:47:05 PM