To amend the War Hazards Compensation Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act to require that the Federal government pay interest on late reimbursements, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · June 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
The War Hazards Compensation Reform Act modifies federal compensation programs for workers injured in war-related activities overseas and in national defense work. The bill requires the federal government to pay interest on late reimbursements to insurance carriers and employers who advance compensation payments under the War Hazards Compensation Act, with interest accruing 60 days after the government acknowledges a claim. The legislation also eliminates collateral requirements that insurance carriers must post to secure reimbursement for war-hazard claims, reducing financial burdens on insurers and government contractors. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Labor to hire at least 15 full-time employees to process claims more efficiently and mandates that the Labor Department issue implementing regulations within 180 days of enactment. The changes are intended to encourage insurance carrier participation in these critical programs and ensure timely federal payment without reducing any benefits owed to injured workers or their families.
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