Ensure that nursing home residents have the right to receive regular visits from designated family members or friends during public health emergencies.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Essential Caregivers Act of 2025?
The Essential Caregivers Act of 2025, known as S. 3492, has been in the Senate Committee on Finance since December 15, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the primary barrier to progress for the legislation.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Essential Caregivers Act of 2025 (S. 3492 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since December 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4280 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4280 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
