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Ban on COVID Bonuses for Officials Deciding Eligibility

New rules aim to stop state, territory, and tribal officials who decide who gets pandemic premium pay from recovery funds from giving that pay to themselves. They can only receive it for other work they perform, provided non-elected individuals doing the same work are also eligible.
Key points
Officials who decide on COVID premium pay cannot award it to themselves from recovery funds.
They can receive pay only for work outside their official duties, if other workers in those roles are eligible.
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Print number: 117_HR_4968
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4]
Process start date: 2021-08-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop COVID Bonuses for Elected Officials Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4968.

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 2021-08-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Officials who decide on COVID premium pay cannot award it to themselves from recovery funds.
  • They can receive pay only for work outside their official duties, if other workers in those roles are eligible.
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. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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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