US HR1136

House resolution supporting "Long COVID Awareness Month" in March and recognizing the importance of raising awareness about challenges faced by those living with the condition

Over 400 million individuals worldwide have been impacted by long COVID, which can affect multiple organs and persist for months or years after initial COVID-19 infection

Economic burden of long COVID projected at $3.7 trillion over 5 years due to reduced quality of life, increased medical spending, and lost work hours

Long COVID disproportionately impacts women and Hispanic/Latine, Black, transgender, and disabled individuals, with no specific treatment currently available

Resolution expresses support for increased medical research on the causes of and treatments for long COVID