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- H.R.7020
H.R.7020: COVID Justice and Accountability Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 26, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 26, 2020
Bill Summary
COVID Justice and Accountability Act This bill provides a cause of action for harm suffered as a result of a violation of certain federal laws relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and suspends certain predispute arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Specifically, individuals may bring a cause of action in U.S. district court against any person for harm suffered as a result...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 26, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) |