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S. 3988

Referred to Committee

Enhancing Preparedness through Telehealth Act

Introduced 6/17/2020•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

6/17/2020 • Senate

Summary

Enhancing Preparedness through Telehealth Act

This bill increases the frequency and scope of certain evaluations and reporting by the Department of Health and Human Services related to the use of telehealth during public health and other emergencies.

Introduced in Senate • 6/17/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Congressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
2
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Republican • LA

Sponsored 6/17/2020

Cosponsors (3)

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Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

D-MN

Joined 6/17/2020

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Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL]

D-AL

Joined 6/17/2020

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Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

R-AK

Joined 6/17/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

June 17, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Passed Chamber

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate6/17/2020

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3