H.R. 6699 · 116th Congress
Opportunities for Heroes Act of 2020
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ann Kuster
- Introduced
- 2020-05-05
- Latest action
- 2020-05-05 · Introduced in House
Summary
Opportunities for Heroes Act of 2020
This bill establishes the Essential Employment Commission and directs the commission to publish a list of types of employment that are essential during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) crisis. The bill provides essential workers with student loan relief of up to $25,000, and an education credit of up to $25,000. These benefits may be applied to an essential worker's spouse or children.