COVID-19 Funeral Relief Assistance Act
Section 1. Purpose
a. Countless Atlasians lost their lives due to COVID-19 and it is the responsibility of the federal government to reduce the financial burden that Atlasians experience as a result of the losses of loved ones.
b. This bill shall establish a COVID-19 relief fund to lessen the burden of funeral expenses, for those experiencing hardship and financial difficulty.
Section 2. Eligibility for assistance for COVID-19 expenses
a. An Atlasian citizen must experience the death of a loved one due to the COVID-19 disease.
b. An Atlasian citizen must not have insurance to pay for such expenses
c. Prove COVID-19 as a cause of death pursuant to death certificate verified by a physician and coroner
d. The amount shall not exceed $10,000 to the affected individual
e. An Atlasian citizen must be have a gross monthly income that is equal to, or below 130% of the federal poverty level for their household.
F. Must be the next of kin for the deceased.
Section 3. Funding
a. The fund shall be established through the use of taxation and accrue an amount of $50,000,000
Section 4. Distribution
a. Grants earmarked to the regions of the Republic of Atlasia
b. Regions must designate the grants to localities
