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Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-476| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (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 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3755
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1357
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3755
    Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1357
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 117-98: COVID–19 Victims Compensation Fund Act
  • HR 117-1357: Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2021
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 2021

USA117th CongressS-476| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3755
Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1357
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3755
    Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1357
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 117-98: COVID–19 Victims Compensation Fund Act
  • HR 117-1357: Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2021
  • 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