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HERO Act
5/11/2023, 3:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1480
The HERO Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 1480, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide additional support and resources to frontline workers who have been essential during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The HERO Act aims to establish a grant program that would provide funding to states and local governments to support essential workers, such as healthcare workers, first responders, and grocery store employees. This funding would be used to provide hazard pay, personal protective equipment, and other necessary resources to ensure the safety and well-being of these workers.
Additionally, the HERO Act includes provisions to strengthen workplace safety standards and protections for essential workers. This includes requiring employers to develop and implement infectious disease exposure control plans, as well as providing paid sick leave and family leave for workers who are affected by COVID-19. Overall, the HERO Act is designed to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of frontline workers during the pandemic and ensure that they have the support and resources they need to continue their important work.
The HERO Act aims to establish a grant program that would provide funding to states and local governments to support essential workers, such as healthcare workers, first responders, and grocery store employees. This funding would be used to provide hazard pay, personal protective equipment, and other necessary resources to ensure the safety and well-being of these workers.
Additionally, the HERO Act includes provisions to strengthen workplace safety standards and protections for essential workers. This includes requiring employers to develop and implement infectious disease exposure control plans, as well as providing paid sick leave and family leave for workers who are affected by COVID-19. Overall, the HERO Act is designed to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of frontline workers during the pandemic and ensure that they have the support and resources they need to continue their important work.
Current Status of Bill HR 1480
Bill HR 1480 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2021. Bill HR 1480 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 2, 2021. Bill HR 1480's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 13, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1480
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1480
Primary Policy Focus
HealthComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1480
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