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Compassion for Vulnerable and Struggling Workers Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 1597 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
14
Latest action
Feb 26, 2025

What it does

The Compassion for Vulnerable and Struggling Workers Act would allow certain former federal civil service employees who were wrongfully fired between January 20, 2025, and January 1, 2026, to enroll in or continue coverage under the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). Eligibility is limited to individuals who were removed without cause, had at least a fully successful performance review, were pregnant at the time of removal, or were diagnosed with cancer within the five years prior to removal. The bill specifies that government and individual contributions for these health benefits would be funded by federal savings generated by the activities of the United States DOGE…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 26, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 26, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

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