Essential Caregivers Act of 2026

What it does

Essential Caregivers Act of 2026 This bill requires certain nursing and long-term care facilities to ensure residents have access to their designated essential caregivers during periods of restricted visitation.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Claudia Tenney (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 38 Republicans.

Where it stands

• IntroducedJul 13, 2026
• Passed the House—
• Passed the Senate—
• Sent to the President—
• Became law—

Latest action: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0. (Jul 15, 2026)

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• H.R. 6766: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
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Other Health bills in the 119th Congress

• H.R. 766: SEWER Act
• H.R. 2483: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
• S. 2398: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
• H.R. 12: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
• H.J.Res. 123: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
• S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
• H.J.Res. 197: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
• H.R. 271: Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2025
• H.R. 272: Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2025
• H.R. 307: ARC Act of 2025

Committees

• Ways and Means Committee
• Energy and Commerce Committee

More

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