S 1767 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act

This bill establishes emergency grants to health care facilities for hazard pay to essential workers during declared emergencies. It directly affects health care workers who cannot work remotely (like nurses, lab techs, and facility cleaners) during federal, state, or local disasters. Facilities receive funds to pay up to $13 per hour in hazard pay (capped at $25,000 yearly per worker) or for safety measures like PPE and transit options. The pay applies only when work or commutes are deemed hazardous by the Secretary during qualifying emergencies.
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Introduced May 31, 2023 Last action May 31, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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May 31, 2023
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