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TREAT Act

USA117th CongressS-168| Senate 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (6)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Roy Blunt (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment Act or the TREAT Act This bill temporarily authorizes the interstate provision of in-person and telehealth services. This authorization applies during, and for at least 180 days after, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, subject to scope of practice and other requirements, a health care professional may provide health services in any U.S. jurisdiction based on that individual's authorization to practice in any one state or territory. The bill also provides certain related powers to health care professional regulatory bodies, such as medical boards. Specifically, a regulatory body may investigate and take disciplinary actions against a professional who provides services pursuant to this bill to a patient in that body's jurisdiction.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4421
TREAT Act
Feb 2, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 2, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5663
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4421
    TREAT Act


  • February 2, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 2, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • October 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5663
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-708: TREAT Act
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsState and local government operations

TREAT Act

USA117th CongressS-168| Senate 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment Act or the TREAT Act This bill temporarily authorizes the interstate provision of in-person and telehealth services. This authorization applies during, and for at least 180 days after, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, subject to scope of practice and other requirements, a health care professional may provide health services in any U.S. jurisdiction based on that individual's authorization to practice in any one state or territory. The bill also provides certain related powers to health care professional regulatory bodies, such as medical boards. Specifically, a regulatory body may investigate and take disciplinary actions against a professional who provides services pursuant to this bill to a patient in that body's jurisdiction.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4421
TREAT Act
Feb 2, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 2, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5663
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4421
    TREAT Act


  • February 2, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 2, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • October 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5663
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (6)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Roy Blunt (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-708: TREAT Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsState and local government operations