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“Congress must pass the Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act to provide critical funds to our nation’s heroes and their families,” Sen. Gillibrand said.
By Forum Staff
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) recently announced the introduction of the Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act, which would create a new program for all essential workers and personnel who have been injured or impacted by COVID-19.
Modelled after the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the new fund would provide compensation to any individuals, or their families, who were deemed essential workers that were required to leave their home to perform services, and became ill or died as a result of COVID-19.
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