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S. 2219 (107th)

Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2002

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 April 2002

Last action

22 April 2002 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

Subjects

Healthcare, Taxation

Source updated

19 August 2025

Healthcare · Taxation

Summary

Steve Grissom Relief Fund Act of 2002 - Establishes the Steve Grissom Relief Fund in the Treasury. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make single payments to individuals infected with HIV or diagnosed with AIDS as a result of HIV- contaminated blood, blood components, human tissue or organs. Includes lawful spouses, as specified. Sets forth documentation, petition, determination, and payment procedures. States that such payments do not create or admit any claim or constitute income for income tax, supplemental security income benefits, and other purposes. Prohibits the assignment or transfer of rights under this title. Limits petitions to one per victim. Terminates the program after five years. Excludes payments from consideration as compensation or reimbursement for a loss as it concerns insurance or worker's compensation.

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Timeline

  1. 22 April 2002

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 April 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 April 2002

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  • Introduced in Senate (PDF)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 April 2002

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