CARE for Long COVID Act
The CARE for Long COVID Act creates a national patient registry to collect data on Long COVID symptoms, treatments, and demographics to improve care, with $30 million authorized for 2024. It funds research on healthcare disparities related to Long COVID and requires public education on symptoms and related conditions like myalgic encephalomyelitis. The bill also establishes a legal assistance program to help individuals with Long COVID access disability benefits, healthcare, and housing through $50 million in funding for 2024-2028. This legislation directly affects people with Long COVID, healthcare providers, and disability service organizations by improving data collection, education, and access to support services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 17, 2023
Last action Mar 24, 2023
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3
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Committee
2
Mar 24, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Mar 17, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Mar 17, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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