119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 9641 — Essential Caregivers Act of 2026

“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.”

Introduced Jul 13, 2026

Last action Jul 15, 2026

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jul 13, 2026

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Referred

Jul 13, 2026

E&C · Ways & Means

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Committee

Jul 15, 2026

Reported out

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

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Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 4 actions

Jul 15, 2026

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

Jul 15, 2026

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 13, 2026

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.

Jul 13, 2026

Introduced in House