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Long COVID Support Act

3/13/2024, 5:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 2560

The Bill 118 s 2560, also known as the Long COVID Support Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at providing support and resources for individuals suffering from long-term effects of COVID-19, also known as long COVID.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a task force to study and address the long-term health impacts of COVID-19. This task force would be responsible for developing recommendations for healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers to better understand and treat long COVID.

Additionally, the Long COVID Support Act would provide funding for research into the causes and treatments of long COVID, as well as support for healthcare providers to better diagnose and treat patients with long-term symptoms. The bill also includes provisions for expanding access to telehealth services for individuals with long COVID, as well as ensuring that individuals with long COVID are not discriminated against in the workplace or denied access to healthcare services. Overall, the Long COVID Support Act aims to provide much-needed support and resources for individuals suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19, and to better understand and address this emerging public health issue.

Congressional Summary of S 2560

Long COVID Support Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to undertake certain activities to address those affected by Long COVID. The bill defines Long COVID as conditions that may result directly or indirectly from COVID-19.

Specifically, HHS must develop a voluntary registry of individuals who are affected by Long COVID, including symptoms, treatments, and demographics. HHS must additionally coordinate the response of federal agencies to address Long COVID, support related research and public health surveillance, and develop appropriate guidance and educational materials for health care providers and the public.

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Current Status of Bill S 2560

Bill S 2560 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2560 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2560's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2560

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2560

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2560

Long COVID Support Act
Long COVID Support Act
A bill to address and support research on Long COVID.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2560

Tim Kaine
Tim Kaine
VirginiaDemocrat
Todd Young
Todd Young
IndianaRepublican

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