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Justice for Victims of COVID Act
12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6222
The Justice for Victims of COVID Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 6222, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at providing support and justice for individuals who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill seeks to establish a fund to compensate individuals who have suffered harm as a result of the virus, including those who have lost loved ones, experienced financial hardship, or faced other challenges.
The fund would be administered by a special commission appointed by the President, and would provide financial assistance to eligible individuals based on their specific circumstances. In addition to compensation for individuals, the bill also includes provisions for supporting healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential workers who have been on the front lines of the pandemic.
The Justice for Victims of COVID Act also includes measures to improve access to healthcare services, support small businesses affected by the pandemic, and strengthen public health infrastructure to better prepare for future health crises. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the need to provide assistance to those who have been most severely impacted by the pandemic. Overall, the Justice for Victims of COVID Act aims to provide much-needed support and justice for individuals and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, while also taking steps to prevent and mitigate the impact of future health crises.
The fund would be administered by a special commission appointed by the President, and would provide financial assistance to eligible individuals based on their specific circumstances. In addition to compensation for individuals, the bill also includes provisions for supporting healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential workers who have been on the front lines of the pandemic.
The Justice for Victims of COVID Act also includes measures to improve access to healthcare services, support small businesses affected by the pandemic, and strengthen public health infrastructure to better prepare for future health crises. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the need to provide assistance to those who have been most severely impacted by the pandemic. Overall, the Justice for Victims of COVID Act aims to provide much-needed support and justice for individuals and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, while also taking steps to prevent and mitigate the impact of future health crises.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6222
Bill HR 6222 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 3, 2023. Bill HR 6222 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 3, 2023. Bill HR 6222's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6222
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6222
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6222
Justice for Victims of COVID Act
Justice for Victims of COVID Act
To establish a COVID-19 Victims Compensation Program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6222
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