# 116-hr-7672: Coronavirus Victims Compensation Fund Act of 2020

116-hr-7672, Coronavirus Victims Compensation Fund Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34] (D-TX); status Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-7672
- Congress: 116
- Title: Coronavirus Victims Compensation Fund Act of 2020
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced: 2020-07-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34] (D-TX)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Law
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Coronavirus Victims Compensation Fund Act of 2020 This bill allows individuals to file claims and receive compensation for harm or death suffered as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). A Special Master appointed by the Department of Justice must review claims submitted and determine if a claimant is eligible for compensation, the extent of the harm to the claimant, and the amount of compensation to be awarded.

## Related bills

- 116-hr-8913: COVID–19 in Immigration Detention Data Transparency Act
- 116-hr-8791: DHS Reform Act of 2020
- 116-hr-8778: Keep Your Home and Prevent Homelessness Act of 2020
- 116-hr-8772: Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act of 2020
- 116-hr-8749: DATA Privacy Act
- 116-hr-8714: Family Friendly Schools Act

## Sources
- [116-hr-7672 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7672)

## Related
- [116-hr-8913: COVID–19 in Immigration Detention Data Transparency Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8913)
- [116-hr-8791: DHS Reform Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8791)
- [116-hr-8778: Keep Your Home and Prevent Homelessness Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8778)
- [116-hr-8772: Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8772)
- [116-hr-8749: DATA Privacy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8749)
- [116-hr-8714: Family Friendly Schools Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8714)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7672 (as of 2025-11-18).