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H.R.6955: Essential Worker Pandemic Compensation Act of 2020
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 19, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 19, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 19, 2020
Bill Summary
Essential Worker Pandemic Compensation Act of 2020 This bill compensates specified essential workers who die or are hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) or related complications. Specifically, the bill provides death benefits to survivors of essential workers equal to the amount available under the public safety officer benefits program. Essential workers include those identified in the Cybersecurity and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| May 19, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) |