H.R. 6766 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
H.R. 6766 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Dec 16, 2025, sponsored by Claudia Tenney with 160 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 16, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 160
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Essential Caregivers Act of 2025 This bill prohibits certain health care facilities from limiting the access of essential caregivers to residents of those facilities, including during designated emergency periods.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Claudia Tenney (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 84 Democrats, 76 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 16, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such (Dec 16, 2025)
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