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COVID–19 Victims Compensation Fund Act

Introduced: January 4, 2021 Introduced by: Espaillat, Adriano Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

COVID-19 Victims Compensation Fund Act

This bill allows individuals to file claims and receive compensation for harm or death suffered as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

A Special Master appointed by the Department of Health and Human Services must review claims submitted and determine whether a claimant is eligible for compensation, the extent of the harm to the claimant, and the amount of compensation to be awarded.

What's happening now March 1, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 476 Related bill Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2021
  • HR 1357 Related bill Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act of 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 98: COVID–19 Victims Compensation Fund Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-98/
MLA
"H.R. 98: COVID–19 Victims Compensation Fund Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-98/.
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H.R. 98, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-98/.
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[H.R. 98: COVID–19 Victims Compensation Fund Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-98/)
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