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CARE for Long COVID Act

USA118th CongressS-801| Senate 
| Updated: 3/15/2023
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3726
CARE for Long COVID Act
Mar 15, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 15, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 24, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1616
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3726
    CARE for Long COVID Act


  • March 15, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 15, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 24, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1616
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  • HR 118-1616: CARE for Long COVID Act
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CARE for Long COVID Act

USA118th CongressS-801| Senate 
| Updated: 3/15/2023
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3726
CARE for Long COVID Act
Mar 15, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 15, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 24, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1616
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3726
    CARE for Long COVID Act


  • March 15, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 15, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • March 24, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1616
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (11)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1616: CARE for Long COVID Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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