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Support for Essential Workers: COVID-19 Death and Hospitalization Benefits

This act establishes a financial support program for essential workers who died or were hospitalized due to COVID-19. It includes monetary benefits for the families of deceased workers and for hospitalized workers, as well as educational assistance for the children and spouses of deceased workers. These benefits are tax-exempt.
Key points
Monetary benefits for families of essential workers who died from COVID-19.
Monetary benefits for essential workers hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Additional educational assistance for children and spouses of deceased essential workers.
Benefits are exempt from gross income and not reduced by other sources of payment.
Claims can be filed until July 1, 2022, and the program will terminate at the end of 2022.
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Print number: 117_HR_900
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Process start date: 2021-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Essential Worker Pandemic Compensation Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_900.

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 2021-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Monetary benefits for families of essential workers who died from COVID-19.
  • Monetary benefits for essential workers hospitalized due to COVID-19.
  • Additional educational assistance for children and spouses of deceased essential workers.
  • Benefits are exempt from gross income and not reduced by other sources of payment.
  • Claims can be filed until July 1, 2022, and the program will terminate at the end of 2022.
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. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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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