Unemployment Assistance for Individuals Impacted by Quarantine Order for a National or State Public Health Emergency Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T01:11:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6271 Unemployment Assistance for Individuals Impacted by Quarantine Order for a National or State Public Health Emergency Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 1:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6271

Unemployment Assistance for Individuals Impacted by Quarantine Order for a National or State Public Health Emergency Act of 2020

This bill authorizes the President to treat a national or state public health emergency, including a virus threat or other health pandemic, as a major disaster for purposes of providing disaster unemployment assistance.

The President may provide additional unemployment assistance to an individual who is under a quarantine order and meets certain requirements.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6271

Bill HR 6271 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6271 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6271's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of March 16, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6271

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6271

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Child care and development

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Temporary and part-time employment

- Unemployment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6271

Unemployment Assistance for Individuals Impacted by Quarantine Order for a National or State Public Health Emergency Act of 2020

To provide certain unemployment assistance for individuals impacted by quarantine order for a national or State public health emergency, including a virus threat or other health pandemic.

Unemployment Assistance for Individuals Impacted by Quarantine Order for a National or State Public Health Emergency Act of 2020