I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8245 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2020 Mr. Ruppersberger introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor , and Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make payments to hospitals in COVID–19 hot spots to provide hero pay to eligible workers, and for other purposes.