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Pandemic Liability Protection Act
2/8/2022, 11:16 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 7179
Pandemic Liability Protection Act
This bill exempts certain health care and food providers from liability for any act or omission relating to harm arising from exposure to, or infection by, the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) during the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, this prohibition does not apply with respect to acts or omissions that constitute willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or conscious and flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7179
Bill HR 7179 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7179 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7179's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 11, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7179
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7179
Primary Policy Focus
LawPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Civil actions and liability
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Federal preemption
- Food industry and services
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health personnel
- Industrial facilities
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
- Retail and wholesale trades
- State and local government operations
- Worker safety and health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7179
Pandemic Liability Protection Act
To provide liability protection for covered providers during the COVID-19 outbreak, and for other purposes.
Pandemic Liability Protection Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7179
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