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title: H.R.6766 - The Essential Caregivers Act (Passed)
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# [H.R.6766 - The Essential Caregivers Act (Passed)](https://uscucedd.org/policy-bill-updates/h.r.6766-the-essential-caregivers-act-passed)

 Written by [Admin](https://uscucedd.org/policy-bill-updates/author/admin) | Jan 20, 2026 5:04:11 PM

[**H.R.6766 - The Essential Caregivers Act (Introduced by Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Claudia Tenney in the House of Representatives on December 16, 2025)**](https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/blumenthal-tenney-cornyn-and-larson-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-rights-of-residents-in-long-term-care-facilities?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Disability%20Policy%20News%20%7C%20December%2019%2C%202025%20%7C%20Vol%20%20MMXXV%20%7C%20Issue%20142&utm_campaign=DPN%2012%2019)

This bill was introduced by Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Claudia Tenney in the House of Representatives on December 16, 2025. This bill would prevent a repeat of the prolonged isolation and lack of care that long-term care residents suffered from during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill would ensure that in any future emergency, at least one designated essential caregiver is able to access their loved ones in a manner consistent with all applicable health and safety protocols. The bill also requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to set clear and fair guidelines for essential caregivers to enter facilities during an emergency that protect the safety of facility staff and residents.

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