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

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

What it does: CRS summary · Reported to House · Sep 29, 2022

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

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

Also known as: Longshore and Harbor Workers’ COVID–19 Compensation Act of 2021

Latest action (Sep 29, 2022): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.

Policy area: Labor and Employment · Origin: House · Introduced: May 11, 2021

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.