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New COVID-19 Reporting Rules for Nursing Facilities

This act mandates reporting of COVID-19 cases and deaths in long-term care facilities. It aims to increase transparency and public access to information, allowing citizens to better assess facility safety. Demographic data will be published while protecting resident identities.
Key points
Long-term care facilities must report COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Information on age, race/ethnicity, and preferred language of residents with COVID-19 will be publicly available, protecting identities.
Data will be posted on the Nursing Home Compare website, aggregated by state.
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Print number: 117_HR_2319
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Process start date: 2021-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2319.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Long-term care facilities must report COVID-19 cases and deaths.
  • Information on age, race/ethnicity, and preferred language of residents with COVID-19 will be publicly available, protecting identities.
  • Data will be posted on the Nursing Home Compare website, aggregated by state.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

CATEGORIES

Health