House Bill 9027
116th Congress(2019-2020)
COVID–19 Long Haulers Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
9027
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
COVID-19 Long Haulers Act
This bill requires the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute and the National Institutes of Health to undertake research activities concerning individuals who experience persistent, long-term symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
December 18, 2020
12/18/2020
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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
12/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:57 PM