Feel free to put this script in your own words!
Hello, my name is _______ (your name) and I am calling from _______ (city), ______ (state). I am calling to ask(Representative) _________ to please support H.R. 2754, the COVID-19 Long Haulers Act.
1. An estimated 25–35% of COVID-19 patients, known as “long haulers,” are experiencing long-term effects of COVID-19 infections.
2. We need data-driven solutions for Long COVID care, education, and equity.
3. The COVID-19 Long Haulers Act will fund vital research at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Agency for Healthcare Quality & Research (AHRQ), and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).
Tell your story here! Examples:
This affects me personally, as a person with ME for _____ years.
As a caregiver of a person with someone with a chronic illness.
As a person who is experiencing Long COVID.
3 brief, specific examples/facts about your experiences:
- How this impacts your career or ability to work
- How this impacts your family or relationships
- How this impacts your life during the COVID-19 epidemic
Over 3 million Americans are suffering from persistent post-viral symptoms after their COVID-19 infection. We need data-driven solutions for equity and care for the millions of COVID-19 Long Haulers, and people suffering from related post-viral diseases. Please co-sponsor H.R. 2754, the COVID-19 Long Haulers Act.
Thank you for listening and for your prompt attention to this issue.
