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Hazard Pay for Frontline Healthcare and Essential Workers

This act aims to provide additional payments to high-risk healthcare workers and other essential workers who provided services during the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds are intended to acknowledge their efforts and the risks they faced, and will not be counted as income for federal benefit eligibility.
Key points
High-risk healthcare workers may receive up to $35,000 (or $15,000 for those earning over $200,000 annually) in hazard payments, calculated at $18.50 per hour, up to 40 hours per week.
Other essential workers may receive up to $25,000 (or $5,000 for those earning over $200,000 annually) in hazard payments, calculated at $13.00 per hour, up to 40 hours per week.
These payments will not be considered income for federal program eligibility, meaning they will not negatively impact access to other assistance programs.
Employers are prohibited from reducing regular pay or discriminating against employees for receiving these hazard payments.
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Print number: 117_HR_3020
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Process start date: 2021-05-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3020.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • High-risk healthcare workers may receive up to $35,000 (or $15,000 for those earning over $200,000 annually) in hazard payments, calculated at $18.50 per hour, up to 40 hours per week.
  • Other essential workers may receive up to $25,000 (or $5,000 for those earning over $200,000 annually) in hazard payments, calculated at $13.00 per hour, up to 40 hours per week.
  • These payments will not be considered income for federal program eligibility, meaning they will not negatively impact access to other assistance programs.
  • Employers are prohibited from reducing regular pay or discriminating against employees for receiving these hazard payments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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