HR 6828
COVID–19 Funeral Assistance Fund
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to individuals and funeral homes for funeral expenses incurred for those who died of COVID-19 between January 21, 2020, and December 31, 2021, if they lacked sufficient insurance coverage. The fund will be administered by FEMA and is capped at $10,000 per deceased individual, with no requirement for residency in a disaster area. It also includes provisions for application verification and a report to Congress on the fund's use.
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Barbara Lee
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