118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3645 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish emergency grants to safeguard essential health care workers, and for other purposes.

“To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish emergency grants to safeguard essential health care workers, and for other purposes.”

Health

Introduced May 24, 2023

Last action May 26, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

May 24, 2023

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Referred

May 26, 2023

E&C

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to public or private nonprofit health care facilities and home health agencies for hazardous pay for essential health care workers during declared emergencies or disasters. Health care workers may receive up to $13 per hour (up to $25,000 per year) in hazardous pay. Grants may also be used to provide other safety and supportive services for health care workers, such as personal protective equipment.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

May 26, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

May 24, 2023

Introduced in House

May 24, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.