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Increased Oversight and Safety in Long-Term Care During Outbreaks

This act enhances supervision of long-term care facilities, especially during infectious disease outbreaks, to ensure better care and safety for residents. It mandates more frequent inspections, imposes higher penalties for violations, and requires reporting of infection data and staffing shortages, aiming to protect the health and lives of elderly residents.
Key points
More frequent inspections: Facilities will be surveyed every 6 months, and those with issues even more often, especially during outbreaks.
Higher penalties for violations: Long-term care facilities that fail to comply with regulations, particularly during outbreaks, will face increased fines that cannot be waived or reduced.
Mandatory data reporting: Facilities must regularly submit information on infections, deaths, PPE availability, and staffing shortages, which will be publicly accessible.
New reporting tools: Internet portals and hotlines will be established for anyone to report violations in long-term care facilities, facilitating quicker intervention.
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Print number: 117_HR_844
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Process start date: 2021-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PROTECT Long Term Care Facilities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_844.

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 2021-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More frequent inspections: Facilities will be surveyed every 6 months, and those with issues even more often, especially during outbreaks.
  • Higher penalties for violations: Long-term care facilities that fail to comply with regulations, particularly during outbreaks, will face increased fines that cannot be waived or reduced.
  • Mandatory data reporting: Facilities must regularly submit information on infections, deaths, PPE availability, and staffing shortages, which will be publicly accessible.
  • New reporting tools: Internet portals and hotlines will be established for anyone to report violations in long-term care facilities, facilitating quicker intervention.
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. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11].

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 2025-12-28.

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Health