Senate introduces bill to expand hazard pay for health care workers
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A bill titled the Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate. It has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why it matters: This action is a standard step in the legislative process. It places the proposal in the hands of the relevant committee, where it will likely face hearings, amendments, or potential rejection. Until it passes both chambers, it has no legal force.
Who it affects
- Health care workers in high-risk infectious disease zones
The source is Congress.gov, the official legislative database for the U.S. Congress; readers should check the original document for specific eligibility criteria and funding mechanisms.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document