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Hazard Pay and Safety Grants for Essential Health Care Workers During Crises

This bill establishes a federal grant program allowing health care facilities to provide extra compensation to essential workers who must perform their duties on-site during declared emergencies or disasters. The goal is to support the financial and physical safety of critical staff, such as nurses, medical technicians, and custodial workers, when their work or commute is deemed hazardous. Grant funds can also be used for safety measures like personal protective equipment and alternative transit.
Key points
Establishes hazardous duty compensation (up to $13 per hour, capped at $25,000 annually) for eligible health care workers during emergencies.
The compensation covers a wide range of essential roles, including direct care providers, orderlies, and environmental service workers, whose jobs cannot be done remotely.
Health care facilities can use the grants to provide safety measures, including protective equipment and alternative transit options for staff.
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Print number: 118_S_1767
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-05-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1767.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes hazardous duty compensation (up to $13 per hour, capped at $25,000 annually) for eligible health care workers during emergencies.
  • The compensation covers a wide range of essential roles, including direct care providers, orderlies, and environmental service workers, whose jobs cannot be done remotely.
  • Health care facilities can use the grants to provide safety measures, including protective equipment and alternative transit options for staff.
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 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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