Keeping Our COVID–19 Heroes Employed Act

Bill 117 HR 5860, also known as the Keeping Our COVID-19 Heroes Employed Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide financial assistance to essential workers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill proposes to create a grant program that would provide funding to employers of essential workers to help cover payroll costs. This would ensure that these workers can continue to be employed and receive their wages during the ongoing public health crisis.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect essential workers from retaliation by their employers for taking time off due to COVID-19 related reasons. It also aims to improve workplace safety standards to better protect essential workers from exposure to the virus. Overall, the Keeping Our COVID-19 Heroes Employed Act is designed to support and protect essential workers who have been on the frontlines of the pandemic, ensuring that they can continue to work safely and receive the financial assistance they need during these challenging times.