Longshore and Harbor Workers’ COVID–19 Compensation Act of 2022

Bill: 117-hr-3114
Sponsor: Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]
Introduced: 2021-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Appropriations
Business records
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional oversight
Disability assistance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Marine and inland water transportation
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Transportation employees
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-11
text: 

Longshore and Harbor Workers' COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2021

 
This bill establishes a conclusive presumption that certain workers diagnosed with COVID-19 are entitled to workers' compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). It also provides funding to reimburse employers for costs associated with LHWCA benefits related to COVID-19. The LHWCA provides for medical, disability, and survivor benefits for specified private-sector maritime workers.
 
The presumption applies to workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19 between January 27, 2020, and January 27, 2023, and who, during the incubation period, faced a risk of COVID-19 exposure while carrying out job duties.
 
In addition, the bill establishes and provides funding for the Longshore COVID-19 Fund to reimburse employers for costs related to such COVID-19 claims. To be reimbursed, employers must comply with applicable safety and health guidance to prevent occupational exposure to COVID-19.

action_date: 2022-09-29
text: 

Longshore and Harbor Workers' COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2022

 
This bill establishes a conclusive presumption that certain workers diagnosed with COVID-19 are entitled to workers' compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). It also provides funding to reimburse employers for costs associated with LHWCA benefits related to COVID-19. The LHWCA provides for medical, disability, and survivor benefits for specified private-sector maritime workers.
 
The presumption applies to workers who were diagnosed with COVID-19 between January 27, 2020, and January 27, 2024, and who, during the incubation period, faced a risk of COVID-19 exposure while carrying out job duties.
 
In addition, the bill establishes and provides funding for the Longshore COVID-19 Fund to reimburse employers for costs related to such COVID-19 claims. To be reimbursed, employers must comply with applicable safety and health guidance to prevent occupational exposure to COVID-19.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-526.
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-526.
action_date: 2022-03-16
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.
action_date: 2022-03-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-05-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2558)
action_date: 2021-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-11
text: Introduced in House