Bill Sponsor
House Bill 7628
116th Congress(2019-2020)
COVID–19 Victims Compensation Fund Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 16, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 16, 2020
Latest Action
Jul 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7628
Congress
116
Policy Area
Law
Law
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Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New York
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

COVID-19 Victims Compensation Fund Act

This bill allows individuals 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 Health and Human Services 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.

Text (1)
July 16, 2020
Actions (2)
07/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:56 PM