Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act
Bill Summary
Provides hazard pay to healthcare workers, including nurses, doctors, and other medical staff, who risk their lives to care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds this pay through taxpayer dollars.
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Bill Journey
- Apr 23, 2026
- Apr 23, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects healthcare workers, such as nurses and doctors, by providing them with additional pay for their work during the pandemic. It also impacts taxpayers, as the hazard pay would be funded through taxpayer dollars.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic22
Documents
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Cosponsors (21)
- Ro KhannaDemocrat · CA
- Eleanor Holmes NortonDemocrat · DC
- Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · NJ
- Maxwell FrostDemocrat · FL
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- Robert GarciaDemocrat · CA
- Jennifer L. McClellanDemocrat · VA
- Jill N. TokudaDemocrat · HI
- Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · TX
- Rashida TlaibDemocrat · MI
- André CarsonDemocrat · IN
- Lateefah SimonDemocrat · CA
- Marilyn StricklandDemocrat · WA
- Jonathan L. JacksonDemocrat · IL
- Greg CasarDemocrat · TX
- Ayanna PressleyDemocrat · MA
- Valerie P. FousheeDemocrat · NC
- Terri A. SewellDemocrat · AL
- Yvette D. ClarkeDemocrat · NY
- Pramila JayapalDemocrat · WA
- Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · CA
- Becca BalintDemocrat · VT
Bill Details
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