Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-19T19:50:05Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8872 Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Social Welfare. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/19/2024, 7:50 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8872

Bill 118 hr 8872, also known as the Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act, aims to provide additional support and protections for health care workers and first responders during public health emergencies. The bill seeks to ensure that these essential workers have access to necessary resources, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard pay, and mental health services.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions for the following:

1. Ensuring that health care workers and first responders have access to adequate PPE to protect themselves and others from infectious diseases. 2. Providing hazard pay to these workers who are on the front lines of public health emergencies, recognizing the increased risks they face in their roles. 3. Establishing mental health support services for health care workers and first responders who may experience trauma or stress as a result of their work during public health emergencies. 4. Implementing measures to prevent discrimination and retaliation against health care workers and first responders who raise concerns about safety or report violations of workplace protections. Overall, the Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act aims to prioritize the well-being and safety of these essential workers during times of crisis, ensuring that they have the support and resources they need to continue their important work.

Current Status of Bill HR 8872

Bill HR 8872 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2024. Bill HR 8872 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2024. Bill HR 8872's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8872

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Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8872

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8872

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8872

Glenn Thompson

Pennsylvania(Republican)

David J. Trone

Maryland(Democrat)

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Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act

Summary of Bill HR 8872

Current Status of Bill HR 8872

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8872

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8872

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8872

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8872

Glenn Thompson

David J. Trone

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