CARE for Long COVID Act

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 801

Comprehensive Access to Resources and Education for Long COVID Act or the CARE for Long COVID Act

This bill requires research, education, and other activities to support individuals who have Long COVID or related conditions that may result directly, or indirectly, from COVID-19 infection.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must support a voluntary patient registry to collect information about individuals with Long COVID and related conditions, such as their symptoms, treatments, and demographic characteristics. HHS must coordinate with the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute on the registry.

HHS must also conduct or support research along with other agencies on how the U.S. health care system responds to Long COVID and related conditions. This includes research on the effectiveness of treatments and strategies to mitigate disparities in health outcomes.

In addition, HHS must (1) educate the public and health care providers about treatments for, conditions associated with, and other aspects of Long COVID and related conditions; and (2) disseminate information and resources on how Long COVID affects rights associated with employment, disability status, and education.

Last, the Administration for Community Living must award grants to or enter contracts with states, health care providers, legal services providers, and other eligible entities for expanding access to legal assistance for individuals with Long COVID and related conditions, including assistance with obtaining Social Security and other benefits and accessing medical care and services.

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Current Status of Bill S 801

Bill S 801 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2023. Bill S 801 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 15, 2023.  Bill S 801's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S800-802) as of March 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 801

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 801

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceElementary and secondary educationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesLawyers and legal servicesMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsPoverty and welfare assistanceResearch administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 801

CARE for Long COVID ActCARE for Long COVID ActComprehensive Access to Resources and Education for Long COVID ActA bill to address research on, and improve access to, supportive services for individuals with Long COVID.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 801

Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine
Virginia(Democrat)
Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse
Rhode Island(Democrat)
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
Minnesota(Democrat)
Debbie Stabenow
Debbie Stabenow
Michigan(Democrat)
Bernard Sanders
Bernard Sanders
Vermont(Independent)
Jack Reed
Jack Reed
Rhode Island(Democrat)

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