Supporting the goals and ideals of "Long COVID Awareness Month".

Valerie P. Foushee

Democrat · NC · Representative

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-03-25

Source: Congress.gov

This resolution recognizes Long COVID Awareness Month to highlight the ongoing health challenges faced by millions of people who continue experiencing symptoms weeks or months after their initial COVID-19 infection, such as fatigue, breathing problems, and brain fog. The measure aims to raise public awareness about Long COVID, support affected individuals and their families, and encourage research and medical attention to better understand and treat this condition. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a statement of congressional support for efforts to address Long COVID.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1136 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1136 Supporting the goals and ideals of ``Long COVID Awareness Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2026 Mrs. Foushee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of ``Long COVID Awareness Month''. Whereas long COVID is a serious illness that can affect the functions of multiple organs in an individual and can last for months and years after an individual first contracts COVID-19; Whereas over 400,000,000 individuals worldwide have been impacted by long COVID; Whereas incidence of long COVID remain high, even among vaccinated populations and with more recent variant strains; Whereas each additional COVID infection contracted by an individual increases the risk that the individual will experience long COVID, even among those individuals who are fully vaccinated; Whereas long COVID patients experience poor quality of life, extreme fatigue, and functional limitations; Whereas individuals with long COVID are limited in their ability to work; Whereas the burden of long COVID is projected to cost the United States economy $3,700,000,000,000 over a 5-year period due to reduced quality of life, increased medical spending, and billions of work hours lost; Whereas long COVID disproportionately impacts women and Hispanic/Latine, Black, transgender, and disabled individuals; Whereas there is currently no specific treatment for long COVID; and Whereas the month of March has been recognized as ``Long COVID Awareness Month'': Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``Long COVID Awareness Month''; (2) recognizes the importance of bringing awareness to the challenges of living with long COVID; and (3) expresses support for more medical research on the causes of and treatments for long COVID. <all>

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