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Essential Caregivers Act of 2026

7/31/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9641

This bill aims to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act in the 119th Congress session. It specifically seeks to mandate certain facilities to allow visits from essential caregivers during designated time frames.

Current Status of Bill HR 9641

Bill HR 9641 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2026. Bill HR 9641 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 13, 2026.  Bill HR 9641's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0. as of July 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9641

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
13
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9641

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9641

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain facilities to permit visits from an essential caregiver during certain periods.
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain facilities to permit visits from an essential caregiver during certain periods.

Comments

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Dorothy Bunn

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1 month ago

So, like, this new bill, you know, it's called the Essential Caregivers Act of 2026, right? It sounds pretty cool, but who does it really help? Like, who is affected by it?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9641

Claudia Tenney
Claudia Tenney
New YorkRepublican
John B. Larson
John B. Larson
ConnecticutDemocrat
Mike Carey
Mike Carey
OhioRepublican
Angie Craig
Angie Craig
MinnesotaDemocrat
Jack Bergman
Jack Bergman
MichiganRepublican
Glenn Thompson
Glenn Thompson
PennsylvaniaRepublican

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