Senate
May 18, 2020Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020
Summary
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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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Bill has been introduced and assigned a number
Introduced(5/18/20)
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Passed
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Passed
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Sponsor
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Ms. Duckworth
Senate (D) Illinois
Cosponsors (6)
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Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 18, 2020