Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2021
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 25, 2021
Last action Feb 25, 2021
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Total actions
2
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0
Committee
1
Feb 25, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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