Bill · H.R. 6766· House(119-HR-6766)

Essential Caregivers Act of 2025

Age: 65 years

New York

Introduced: 12/16/2025
Last activity: 12/16/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Claudia Tenney
Cosponsors: - 76 - 84

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Essential Caregivers Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Social Security Act regarding visitation in care facilities. It requires skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled, and certain inpatient rehabilitation facilities to allow access to designated essential caregivers. This requirement applies even during emergency periods when regular visitation is otherwise restricted by law or authority. The bill establishes specific rights for residents to designate and amend these caregivers at any time. It also creates an appeals process for caregivers and residents to challenge denials of access. These changes are intended to prevent the negative health impacts caused by isolation during emergencies.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
The bill protects the health and well-being of elderly nursing home residents by guaranteeing access to essential caregivers during emergencies.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The bill protects the rights of residents in intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled to have essential caregivers.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill ensures caregivers can access residents in care facilities even during emergency periods when regular visitation is restricted.