United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7686 — COVID–19 Essential Workers Compensation Fund Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program to provide full compensation to any essential COVID-19 frontline worker who was seriously injured or died as a result of having COVID-19, and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Health Appropriations Cardiovascular and respiratory health Cemeteries and funerals Community life and organization Congressional oversight Department of Health and Human Services Disability assistance Economic performance and conditions Emergency medical services and trauma care Government information and archives Health care costs and insurance Health personnel Infectious and parasitic diseases Transportation employees Unemployment Wages and earnings Worker safety and health
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7686 do?
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program to provide full compensation to any essential COVID-19 frontline worker who was seriously injured or died as a result of having COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 7686?
HR 7686 is sponsored by Joseph Kennedy (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 7686?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 7686?
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