TREAT Long COVID Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 3258 TREAT Long COVID Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/24/2024, 11:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3258

Bill 118 hr 3258, also known as the TREAT Long COVID Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the ongoing health challenges faced by individuals suffering from long-term effects of COVID-19, also known as long COVID.

The TREAT Long COVID Act aims to improve the understanding and treatment of long COVID by establishing a task force within the Department of Health and Human Services. This task force would be responsible for conducting research on the long-term health impacts of COVID-19, developing treatment guidelines, and coordinating efforts to support individuals with long COVID.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase funding for research on long COVID and provide grants to healthcare providers to improve their ability to diagnose and treat individuals with long-term COVID symptoms. The TREAT Long COVID Act also includes provisions to ensure that individuals with long COVID have access to necessary medical care and support services. Overall, the TREAT Long COVID Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at addressing the complex and ongoing health challenges faced by individuals with long COVID. If passed, this bill has the potential to improve the quality of life for those suffering from long-term effects of COVID-19 and advance our understanding of this emerging health issue.

Congressional Summary of HR 3258

Targeting Resources for Equitable Access to Treatment for Long COVID Act or the TREAT Long COVID Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to create or expand the capacity of clinics that treat patients with persistent, long-term symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19 (i.e., Long COVID) and associated conditions. Eligible recipients include federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, urban Indian health centers, and state and local health departments.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3258

Bill HR 3258 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3258 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2023. Bill HR 3258's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3258

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3258

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Congressional oversight

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Government information and archives

- Health care coverage and access

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health programs administration and funding

- Indian social and development programs

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Mental health

- Minority health

- Rural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3258

TREAT Long COVID Act

Targeting Resources for Equitable Access to Treatment for Long COVID Act

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for creating or enhancing capacity to treat patients with Long COVID through a multidisciplinary approach.