H.R. 9641, the Essential Caregivers Act of 2026, advanced out of committee on July 15, 2026.
H.R. 9641 — Essential Caregivers Act of 2026
What it does
This bill requires nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and intermediate care facilities to allow residents to designate up to two 'essential caregivers' who retain in-person visitation rights even when the facility suspends regular…
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What happens next
H.R. 9641 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Claudia Tenney. Cosponsored by John Larson and Mike Carey.
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