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US HR7538

US HR7538
Essential Workforce Parity Act


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Introduced
07/09/2020
In Committee
07/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to provide paid sick leave for health care providers and emergency responders, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Essential Workforce Parity Act, amends the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to provide paid sick leave for healthcare providers and emergency responders who have tested positive for COVID-19 or are at greater risk due to living with someone who has tested positive. It also limits liability for healthcare professionals and related healthcare entities for harm caused during the COVID-19 emergency period, as long as the services were provided in good faith and within the scope of the provider's license or certification. The bill aims to support essential workers during the pandemic by expanding access to paid sick leave and protecting healthcare providers from certain legal liabilities.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Reform, and the Judiciary, 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. (on 07/09/2020)

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