H.R. 4111
IntroducedRural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2016
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.
5/23/2016 • House
Summary
Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2016
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to include skilled nursing facilities among the types of health care providers who may request from a telecommunications carrier under the Universal Service Fund the necessary telecommunications and information services to serve persons who reside in rural areas at rates that are reasonably comparable to rates charged for similar services in urban areas.
Reported to House with amendment(s) • 5/23/2016
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
November 19, 2015
Committee Review
April 18, 2016
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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