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TIKES Act

USA117th CongressHR-1397| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2021
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Cosponsors (15)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Telehealth Improvement for Kids' Essential Services Act or the TIKES Act This bill requires several agencies to promote and evaluate the use of telehealth under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill requires (1) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance to states on ways to increase access to telehealth; (2) the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission to study the impact of telehealth on health care access, utilization, costs, and outcomes; and (3) the Government Accountability Office to evaluate federal interagency collaboration with respect to the provision of telehealth services to individuals under the age of 18.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8476
TIKES Act
Feb 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 25, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1798
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8476
    TIKES Act


  • February 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 27, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 25, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1798
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1798: TIKES Act
  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-6000: Cures 2.0 Act
Child care and developmentChild healthCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMedicaidPoverty and welfare assistancePreschool educationState and local government operations

TIKES Act

USA117th CongressHR-1397| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2021
Telehealth Improvement for Kids' Essential Services Act or the TIKES Act This bill requires several agencies to promote and evaluate the use of telehealth under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill requires (1) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance to states on ways to increase access to telehealth; (2) the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission to study the impact of telehealth on health care access, utilization, costs, and outcomes; and (3) the Government Accountability Office to evaluate federal interagency collaboration with respect to the provision of telehealth services to individuals under the age of 18.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8476
TIKES Act
Feb 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 27, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 25, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1798
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8476
    TIKES Act


  • February 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 27, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 25, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1798
    Introduced in Senate
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Cosponsors (15)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1798: TIKES Act
  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-6000: Cures 2.0 Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child care and developmentChild healthCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMedicaidPoverty and welfare assistancePreschool educationState and local government operations