HR. 9641Reported
Essential Caregivers Act of 2026
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires certain nursing and long-term care facilities to allow residents access to designated essential caregivers during restricted visitation periods
Key points
- Require caregiver designations
- Limit access restrictions
- Allow in person caregiver access
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Reported
Latest action
2026-07-15 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
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