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Longshore and Harbor Workers’ COVID–19 Compensation Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-3114| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2022
Frank J. Mrvan

Frank J. Mrvan

Democratic Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (35)
Al Lawson (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Longshore and Harbor Workers' COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2022 This bill establishes a conclusive presumption that certain workers diagnosed with COVID-19 are entitled to workers' compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). It also provides funding to reimburse employers for costs associated with LHWCA benefits related to COVID-19. The LHWCA provides for medical, disability, and survivor benefits for specified private-sector maritime workers. The presumption applies to workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19 between January 27, 2020, and January 27, 2024, and who, during the incubation period, faced a risk of COVID-19 exposure while carrying out job duties. In addition, the bill establishes and provides funding for the Longshore COVID-19 Fund to reimburse employers for costs related to such COVID-19 claims. To be reimbursed, employers must comply with applicable safety and health guidance to prevent occupational exposure to COVID-19.

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Timeline
May 11, 2021
Introduced in House
May 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
May 19, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2558)
Mar 16, 2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.
Mar 16, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 29, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.
Sep 29, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-526.
  • May 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


  • May 19, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2558)


  • March 16, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.


  • March 16, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 29, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.


  • September 29, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-526.

Labor and Employment

AppropriationsBusiness recordsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCemeteries and funeralsCongressional oversightDisability assistanceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMarine and inland water transportationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsNavigation, waterways, harborsTransportation employeesWorker safety and health

Longshore and Harbor Workers’ COVID–19 Compensation Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-3114| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2022
Longshore and Harbor Workers' COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2022 This bill establishes a conclusive presumption that certain workers diagnosed with COVID-19 are entitled to workers' compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). It also provides funding to reimburse employers for costs associated with LHWCA benefits related to COVID-19. The LHWCA provides for medical, disability, and survivor benefits for specified private-sector maritime workers. The presumption applies to workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19 between January 27, 2020, and January 27, 2024, and who, during the incubation period, faced a risk of COVID-19 exposure while carrying out job duties. In addition, the bill establishes and provides funding for the Longshore COVID-19 Fund to reimburse employers for costs related to such COVID-19 claims. To be reimbursed, employers must comply with applicable safety and health guidance to prevent occupational exposure to COVID-19.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
May 11, 2021
Introduced in House
May 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
May 19, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2558)
Mar 16, 2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.
Mar 16, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 29, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.
Sep 29, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-526.
  • May 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


  • May 19, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2558)


  • March 16, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.


  • March 16, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 29, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.


  • September 29, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-526.
Frank J. Mrvan

Frank J. Mrvan

Democratic Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (35)
Al Lawson (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsBusiness recordsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCemeteries and funeralsCongressional oversightDisability assistanceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsGovernment trust fundsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMarine and inland water transportationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsNavigation, waterways, harborsTransportation employeesWorker safety and health