Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act
3/12/2024, 11:07 AMSummary of Bill S 1767
Bill 118 s 1767, also known as the Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide additional compensation, or hazard pay, to healthcare workers who have been on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.The bill proposes to establish a fund that would provide hazard pay to healthcare workers who have been deemed essential during the pandemic. This would include doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and other healthcare professionals who have been working tirelessly to care for patients and combat the spread of the virus.
The amount of hazard pay would be determined based on the level of risk and exposure that healthcare workers face in their roles. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the hazard pay is distributed fairly and equitably among healthcare workers. Supporters of the bill argue that healthcare workers have put their lives on the line to care for patients during the pandemic and deserve to be compensated for the additional risks they have taken on. They believe that providing hazard pay is a way to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices that healthcare workers have made. Opponents of the bill may argue that providing hazard pay to healthcare workers could be costly and may not be sustainable in the long term. They may also raise concerns about how the funds would be allocated and whether all healthcare workers would be eligible for hazard pay. Overall, the Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act aims to recognize the efforts and sacrifices of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing them with additional compensation for the risks they have taken on in their roles.
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Current Status of Bill S 1767
Bill S 1767 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 31, 2023. Bill S 1767 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 31, 2023. Bill S 1767's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 31, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1767
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1767
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
Health personnelHealth programs administration and fundingWages and earningsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1767
Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes ActHazard Pay for Health Care Heroes ActA bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for emergency grants to safeguard essential health care workers, and for other purposes.Comments
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