Bill · H.R. 8484· House(119-HR-8484)

Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act

Age: 39 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 4/23/2026
Last activity: 4/23/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Summer Lee
Cosponsors: - 22 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. It proposes the creation of emergency grants intended to safeguard essential health care workers. These grants would be available during specific emergencies or disasters declared by various government authorities. The funds are intended to provide hazardous duty compensation or safety measures for eligible workers. The bill covers a variety of roles, including direct care, medical technologists, and custodial workers.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay?+5
The bill provides for hazardous duty compensation of up to $13 per hour for eligible health care workers during emergencies.
Would union members be better off under this?+4
The bill establishes a mechanism for hazardous duty compensation that benefits essential frontline workers.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill provides supplemental pay and safety protections for essential workers such as orderlies and custodial workers who often fall into lower income brackets.