H.R. 98 · 117th Congress · House

COVID–19 Victims Compensation Fund Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Introduced
Jan 4, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

COVID-19 Victims Compensation Fund Act

This bill allows individuals to file claims and receive compensation for harm or death suffered as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

A Special Master appointed by the Department of Health and Human Services must review claims submitted and determine whether a claimant is eligible for compensation, the extent of the harm to the claimant, and the amount of compensation to be awarded.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 01, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  2. JAN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JAN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 1, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Jan 4, 2021

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