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S 2219 107th Congress Senate

Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2002

Official title: A bill to provide for compassionate payments with regard to individuals who contracted the human immunodeficiency virus due to provision of a contaminated blood transfusion, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 1, 2002 See on congress.gov
Health AIDS (Disease)Blood banksBlood transfusionsClaims
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Compensation (Law)Crime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceFamiliesFraudGovernment liabilityGovernment trust fundsHIV-positive personsHuman immunodeficiency virusesIncomeLabor and EmploymentLawMarried peopleMedical recordsMedical testsPhysical examinationsSocial WelfareSupplemental security income programSurvivors' benefitsTissue banksTransplantation of organs, tissues, etc.Welfare eligibility
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 22, 2002
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 22, 2002
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action April 22, 2002

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2002 - Establishes the Steve Grissom Relief Fund in the Treasury.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make single payments to individuals infected with HIV or diagnosed with AIDS as a result of HIV- contaminated blood, blood components, human tissue or organs. Includes lawful spouses, as specified.

Sets forth documentation, petition, determination, and payment procedures. States that such payments do not create or admit any claim or constitute income for income tax, supplemental security income benefits, and other purposes.

Prohibits the assignment or transfer of rights under this title. Limits petitions to one per victim. Terminates the program after five years.

Excludes payments from consideration as compensation or reimbursement for a loss as it concerns insurance or worker's compensation.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5299 Identical bill Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2002
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Oct 1, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2219: Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-S-2219/
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