Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
# Summary of H.R. 9907: Long COVID Research Moonshot Act
This bill creates a comprehensive federal research and support program focused on Long COVID, the prolonged illness some people experience after COVID-19 infection. The legislation establishes a dedicated Long COVID Research Program within the National Institutes of Health, headed by a director appointed in consultation with patient advocacy groups, to coordinate all federal research on the condition and related chronic illnesses. The bill requires the NIH to develop a research plan within one year, prioritize grant applications that test existing treatments and develop new ones for both adult and pediatric patients, and ensure drug and device prices developed through federally funded research remain fair and reasonable.
The bill provides $1 billion annually from 2025 through 2034 for the research program, plus additional funding for related activities including CDC surveillance efforts, state and local health department grants, public education campaigns, and support for specialized Long COVID treatment clinics. The legislation also establishes an advisory board comprising researchers, Long COVID patients, and caregivers to guide research priorities and ensure patient voices inform decision-making. Beyond research, the bill funds initiatives to train healthcare providers, develop clinical guidelines, create a registry of clinical trials, and establish systems to share research findings with the public and medical professionals. The package aims to accelerate understanding of Long COVID's causes while improving patient access to coordinated care and treatment options.
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