Bill · H.Res. 1136· House(119-HRES-1136)
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Long COVID Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 3/25/2026
- Last activity
- 3/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Valerie Foushee
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of "Long COVID Awareness Month." It highlights that long COVID is a serious illness affecting multiple organs and can last for years. The text notes that hundreds of millions of people worldwide have been impacted by this condition. It also points out that long COVID can lead to a poor quality of life, extreme fatigue, and limitations in the ability to work. Furthermore, the resolution notes the significant economic burden projected for the United States. Finally, it calls for increased awareness and medical research into the causes and treatments of the illness.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this put more money into medical research?+2
The resolution expresses support for more medical research into the causes and treatments of long COVID.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The resolution notes the disproportionate impact of long COVID on specific vulnerable populations.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution acknowledges that long COVID disproportionately impacts Black Americans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Medical Research: The resolution expresses support for more medical research on the causes of and treatments for long COVID. This is a positive step for individuals seeking relief from a condition that currently has no specific treatment. (Section 3)
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Increased Awareness: The resolution recognizes the importance of bringing awareness to the challenges of living with long COVID. Raising awareness can help highlight the struggles faced by those experiencing extreme fatigue, functional limitations, and a poor quality of life. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Women+1
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+2Improves Healthcare Access+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+1Improves Racial Equity+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- 3/25/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.