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Telehealth Expansion Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5257| House 
| Updated: 11/25/2019
TJ Cox

TJ Cox

Democratic Representative

California

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish the Expanding Telehealth Program. The purposes of the program are to (1) support connected care services for low-income and rural individuals and veterans through telehealth services; (2) defray the costs of internet services to health care providers to provide connected care for such patients; (3) promote innovative telehealth services technologies through direct connection between health care providers and patients; and (4) gather data on telehealth services and how to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of the program.
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Timeline
Nov 22, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4230
Introduced in Senate
  • November 22, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • November 22, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • July 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4230
    Introduced in Senate

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Telehealth Expansion Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-5257| House 
| Updated: 11/25/2019
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Communications Commission to establish the Expanding Telehealth Program. The purposes of the program are to (1) support connected care services for low-income and rural individuals and veterans through telehealth services; (2) defray the costs of internet services to health care providers to provide connected care for such patients; (3) promote innovative telehealth services technologies through direct connection between health care providers and patients; and (4) gather data on telehealth services and how to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of the program.
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Timeline
Nov 22, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4230
Introduced in Senate
  • November 22, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • November 22, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • November 25, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.


  • July 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4230
    Introduced in Senate
TJ Cox

TJ Cox

Democratic Representative

California

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional committeesDigestive and metabolic diseasesHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesMental healthNeurological disordersRural conditions and developmentVeterans' medical careWomen's health