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Establishing Health and Resilience Forces: Combating Pandemics and Strengthening Public Health

This act establishes new workforces – the Health Force and the Resilience Force – to enhance responses to public health crises like COVID-19. Its aim is to recruit and train Americans to support testing, contact tracing, and vaccinations, as well as to strengthen public health infrastructure and respond to future disasters. Citizens may gain new employment opportunities in the public health sector and improved access to health services and support during crises.
Key points
Establishes a Health Force to recruit, train, and employ individuals to combat COVID-19 and address ongoing and future public health needs in communities.
Creates a Resilience Force within FEMA to boost disaster response capabilities, including logistical support and vaccination assistance.
Provides funding for hiring and training members of both forces, prioritizing unemployed individuals, veterans, residents of high-unemployment areas, and communities disproportionately affected by disease.
Health Force members will be paid for training time and receive wages and benefits in line with service contract regulations, with an emphasis on health, retirement, and family/medical leave benefits.
The act ensures that individuals previously receiving unemployment benefits who join the Health Force can resume receiving them after their service, at a favorable rate.
Supports career development for Health Force members, offering opportunities for continued employment in public health after the COVID-19 pandemic concludes.
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Print number: 117_HR_460
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Process start date: 2021-01-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Health Force, Resilience Force, and Jobs To Fight COVID–19 Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_460.

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 2021-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a Health Force to recruit, train, and employ individuals to combat COVID-19 and address ongoing and future public health needs in communities.
  • Creates a Resilience Force within FEMA to boost disaster response capabilities, including logistical support and vaccination assistance.
  • Provides funding for hiring and training members of both forces, prioritizing unemployed individuals, veterans, residents of high-unemployment areas, and communities disproportionately affected by disease.
  • Health Force members will be paid for training time and receive wages and benefits in line with service contract regulations, with an emphasis on health, retirement, and family/medical leave benefits.
  • The act ensures that individuals previously receiving unemployment benefits who join the Health Force can resume receiving them after their service, at a favorable rate.
  • Supports career development for Health Force members, offering opportunities for continued employment in public health after the COVID-19 pandemic concludes.
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. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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