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Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3755| Senate 
| Updated: 5/18/2020
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020 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.
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Timeline
May 15, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6909
Introduced in House
May 18, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 15, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6909
    Introduced in House


  • May 18, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 18, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7672: Coronavirus Victims Compensation Fund Act of 2020
  • HR 116-7628: COVID–19 Victims Compensation Fund Act
  • HR 116-6909: Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCemeteries and funeralsDepartment of JusticeEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceInfectious and parasitic diseasesUnemploymentWages and earningsWorker safety and health

Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3755| Senate 
| Updated: 5/18/2020
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020 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.
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Timeline
May 15, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6909
Introduced in House
May 18, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 15, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6909
    Introduced in House


  • May 18, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 18, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7672: Coronavirus Victims Compensation Fund Act of 2020
  • HR 116-7628: COVID–19 Victims Compensation Fund Act
  • HR 116-6909: Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCemeteries and funeralsDepartment of JusticeEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceInfectious and parasitic diseasesUnemploymentWages and earningsWorker safety and health