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Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act

Introduced: April 10, 2020 Introduced by: Neguse, Joe Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 10, 2020
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Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act

This bill requires employers to pay specified health care workers 125% percent of such workers’ regular rate of pay during a federal public-health emergency.

Generally, health care workers who provide direct and essential services are eligible for such hazard pay. Workers not eligible for such pay include, among others, dentists, optometrists, physical therapists, and other therapists and related technicians.

Employers receive a payroll tax credit for up to 100% of the hazard wages paid each calendar quarter under this bill.

What's happening now April 10, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 7117 Related bill Essential Pay for Essential Workers Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 7
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Carson, André
Indiana · Jun 15, 2020
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Chu, Judy
California · May 22, 2020
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · May 14, 2020
Kirkpatrick, Ann
· May 12, 2020
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Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · May 1, 2020
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 23, 2020
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Apr 17, 2020
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Apr 17, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6484: Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6484/
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"H.R. 6484: Hazard Pay for the Frontlines During Health Emergencies Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6484/.
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