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BillHR 8484 · 119

Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act

Introduced
Apr 23, 2026
Cosponsors
21
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 23, 2026

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.

Sponsored By

Summer L. Lee
Democrat · Pennsylvania · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 23, 2026
  2. Apr 23, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    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

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
22backers
  • Democratic22
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (21)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeEnergy and Commerce Committee
IntroducedApr 23, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 23, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Health
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.