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The Heroes Act

Introduced: October 19, 2020 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Nov 9, 2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.
Oct 19, 2020
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text: CR S6075-6295)
Oct 19, 2020
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

The Heroes Act

This bill provides additional appropriations, modifies existing programs and requirements, and establishes new programs to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.

What's happening now November 9, 2020

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.

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  • S 5037 Related bill Relief for Working Families Act of 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4800: The Heroes Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4800/
MLA
"S. 4800: The Heroes Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4800/.
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S. 4800, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4800/.
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