What does Preamble of Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. The stated purpose is to provide for emergency grants to safeguard essential health care workers. The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 21, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act.

What does SAFEGUARDING ESSENTIAL HEALTH CARE WORKERS. of Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish emergency grants for safeguarding essential health care workers. The Act defines 'emergency or disaster' to include declarations by the President or state/local governments. An 'eligible health care worker' is defined as someone whose work cannot be done remotely. An 'essential health care worker' includes health care providers, medical technologists, public health workers, orderlies, and environmental service workers, among others. The Secretary may provide grants to health care facilities and home health agencies. Grant funds must be used to provide hazardous duty compensation to eligible health care workers during emergencies, up to $13 per hour, with a maximum of $25,000 per year. Funds can also be used for safety measures like alternative transit and personal protective equipment.

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Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act

Last updated: 4/21/2026 · Introduced: 4/21/2026

Author: Edward Markey (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to establish emergency grants for safeguarding essential health care workers during presidential or state/local government-declared emergencies.
Eligible health care workers who cannot perform their duties remotely may receive hazardous duty compensation of up to $13 per hour, with a yearly maximum of $25,000, through grants to health care facilities and home health agencies.
Grant funds can also be used to implement safety measures for health care workers, including providing alternative transportation and personal protective equipment.

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