Sec. 301. Research and activities related to long-term health effects of SARS–CoV–2 infection
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The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall, as appropriate— continue to conduct or support basic, clinical, epidemiological, behavioral, and translational research and public health surveillance related to the pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the long-term health effects of SARS–CoV–2 infection; and in consultation with health professional associations, researchers, and other relevant experts, develop and inform recommendations, guidance, and provide educational materials for health care providers and the general public on the long-term effects of SARS–CoV–2 infection, consistent with the findings of studies and research under paragraph (1).
In conducting or supporting research under this section, the Secretary shall consider the diversity of research participants or cohorts to ensure inclusion of a broad range of participants, as applicable and appropriate. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the next 4 years, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives regarding an overview of the research conducted or supported under this section and any relevant findings.
Such reports may include information about how the research and relevant findings under this section relate to other research efforts supported by other public or private entities.