The public record · 119th Congress

Essential Caregivers Act of 2026

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To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain facilities to permit visits from an essential caregiver during certain periods.Official Title as Introduced

Essential Caregivers Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 9641·House·Bill·Health

Rep. Claudia Tenney(Republican-New York-24)·

Jul 13, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jul 13, 2026

HouseReferred 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jul 13, 2026

Jul 15, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 15, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.

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Bill text

Jul 13, 2026As introduced in the House