(A) the right to be represented by an at-
torney or other representative; 
(B) the right to present evidence, including 
the presentation of witnesses and documents; 
and 
(C) any other due process rights deter-
mined appropriate by the Special Master. 
(5) NO PUNITIVE DAMAGES.—The Special Mas-
ter may not include amounts for punitive damages 
in any compensation paid under a claim under this 
Act. 
(6) COLLATERAL COMPENSATION.—The Special 
Master shall reduce the amount of compensation de-
termined under paragraph (1) by the amount of the 
collateral source compensation the claimant has re-
ceived or is entitled to receive as a result of the 
claimant suffering from COVID–19. 
(7) LIMITATIONS
ON
CLAIMS.—Noneconomic 
losses shall not exceed such limit as the Special Mas-
ter may impose. 
(c) ELIGIBILITY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—A claimant or decedent shall 
be determined to be an eligible individual for pur-
poses of this subsection if the Special Master deter-
mines that such claimant or decedent— 
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(A)(i) was permanently residing in the 
United States, without regard to whether the 
claimant or decedent had any lawful status 
under the immigration laws (as such terms are 
defined in section 101 of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), during all or 
a portion of the eligibility period; or 
(ii) was present in the United States dur-
ing all or a portion of the eligibility period and 
a family member of an individual so residing; 
(B) expressed symptoms consistent with 
COVID–19, including those with laboratory 
confirmations or diagnosis by a health care pro-
vider, or for whom there is or was an absence 
of an alternate diagnosis that explains claim-
ant’s or decedent’s symptoms; 
(C) suffered economic loss; and 
(D) meets the requirements of paragraph 
(2). 
(2) SINGLE CLAIM.—Not more than one claim 
may be submitted under this Act by an individual or 
on behalf of a deceased individual. If the claimant 
dies during the pendency of a claim, the decedent’s 
family or other individual representing the decedent 
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may continue the claimant’s claim with added ex-
penses related to the claimant’s death, as needed. 
SEC. 5. ASSISTANCE TO CLAIMANTS. 
The Special Master will establish an office to provide 
assistance to all claimants in submitting claims. 
SEC. 6. PAYMENTS TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the limitations under 
subsection (d), not later than 20 days after the date on 
which a determination is made by the Special Master re-
garding the amount of compensation due a claimant under 
this Act, the Special Master shall authorize payment to 
such claimant of the amount determined with respect to 
the claimant. 
(b) FUNDING.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized 
to accept such amounts as may be contributed by in-
dividuals, business concerns, or other entities to 
carry out this Act, under such terms and conditions 
as the Secretary may impose. 
(2) USE OF SEPARATE ACCOUNT.—In making 
payments under this section, amounts contained in 
any account containing funds provided under para-
graph (1) shall be used prior to using appropriated 
amounts. 
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(c) DEVELOPMENT OF AGENCY POLICIES AND PRO-
CEDURES.—Not later than 120 days after the date of en-
actment the Special Master shall develop agency policies 
and procedures that meet the requirements including poli-
cies and procedures for presumptive award schedules, ad-
ministrative expenses, and related internal memoranda. 
(d) ATTORNEY FEES.—The Special Master shall have 
the sole discretion to determine reasonable compensation 
for services rendered for attorney fees for services ren-
dered, if any. 
SEC. 7. REGULATIONS. 
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Special 
Master, shall promulgate regulations to carry out this Act, 
including regulations with respect to— 
(1) forms to be used in submitting claims under 
this Act; 
(2) the information to be included in such 
forms; 
(3) procedures for hearing and the presentation 
of evidence; 
(4) procedures to assist an individual in filing 
and pursuing claims under this Act; and 
(5) other matters determined appropriate by 
the Secretary. 
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SEC. 8. RIGHT OF SUBROGATION. 
The United States shall have the right of subrogation 
with respect to any claim paid by the United States, sub-
ject to the limitation described in this Act. 
SEC. 9. VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is established in the Treas-
ury of the United States a fund to be known as the 
‘‘COVID–19 Compensation Fund’’, consisting of amounts 
deposited into such fund under subsection (b). 
(b) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.—Amounts deposited 
into the COVID–19 Compensation Fund shall be avail-
able, without further appropriation, to the Special Master 
to provide compensation. 
(c) TERMINATION.—The COVID–19 Compensation 
Fund shall be permanently closed on the date that is 1 
year after the Special Master determines that no addi-
tional claims may be filed. 
SEC. 10. APPROPRIATION. 
There is authorized to be appropriated for purposes 
of carrying out this Act such sums as may be necessary 
for fiscal year 2020 and each fiscal year thereafter 
through fiscal year 2026, to remain available until ex-
pended. 
Æ 
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