Senate
May 18, 2020

Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2020

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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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Introduced(5/18/20)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
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Ms. Duckworth

Senate (D) Illinois

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

May 18, 2020