Coronavirus Workers’ Compensation for TSA Employees Act

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Bill Number

HR 6656

Introduced

May 1, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

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Topics

Aviation and airports Cardiovascular and respiratory health Department of Homeland Security Disability assistance Emergency medical services and trauma care Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government Operations and Politics Health care costs and insurance Infectious and parasitic diseases Law enforcement officers Legal fees and court costs Transportation safety and security Worker safety and health

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Summary

Coronavirus Workers' Compensation for TSA Employees Act

This bill entitles certain employees of the Transportation Security Administration who are diagnosed with COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) during a specified period to federal workers' compensation benefits.

Actions

Jun 1, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
May 1, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.
May 1, 2020

Introduced in House

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