; and (B) ending with the sixth month that begins on or after the last day of the public health emergency described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) ). 102. Pausing continuing disability reviews during the COVID–19 public health emergency (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as provided in subsection (b), the Commissioner shall not conduct any continuing disability review (as such term is defined in section 201(g)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 401(g)(1)(A) )) during the COVID–19 emergency period. (b) Exception for CDR appeals Subsection (a) shall not apply to a continuing disability review that— (1) is in progress on the date of enactment of this Act