Bill · H.R. 1597· House(119-HR-1597)
Compassion for Vulnerable and Struggling Workers Act
- Introduced
- 2/26/2025
- Last activity
- 2/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Compassion for Vulnerable and Struggling Workers Act," aims to allow certain former civil service employees to access health coverage. It focuses on individuals who were involuntarily removed from their positions between January 20, 2025, and January 1, 2026. To be eligible, the individual must have been removed without cause and meet specific criteria, such as having a successful performance review, being pregnant, or having a cancer diagnosis. Eligible individuals can elect to continue or enroll in a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code. The funding for these health benefits would come from Federal funds saved by the DOGE Service.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill allows specific vulnerable former employees to maintain access to health insurance coverage.
Would women be better off under this?+3
The bill explicitly includes coverage eligibility for individuals who were pregnant at the time of their removal.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+3
The bill provides specific eligibility criteria for those who were pregnant at the time of their removal.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Continued Health Coverage: Individuals who were involuntarily removed from civil service positions can elect to continue or enroll in a health benefits plan under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code (Section 2(a)(1)). This provides a way for people to maintain medical coverage after losing their jobs.
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Support for Specific Vulnerable Groups: The bill provides coverage eligibility for individuals who were removed without cause and meet specific life circumstances, such as being pregnant or having been diagnosed with cancer in the preceding five years (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Protection for High-Performing Workers: Individuals who were removed without cause but had a recent performance review of at least fully successful (or equivalent) are eligible for enrollment (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not list any specific provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For People With Disabilities+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Affordable Care Act Support+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 3/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 2/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Gerald ConnollyDemocrat · Virginia
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Maxine WatersDemocrat · California