Bill or resolution detail
HR 8493
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove geographic requirements and expand originating sites for telehealth services.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Lifecycle
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Effective Feb 7, 2024Entity 117-hr-8493
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vern Buchanan | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Bill Johnson | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Michelle Steel | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
CompleteThis section satisfies its canonical contract.2 records · synchronized Jul 26, 2022, 12:00 AM
Jul 26, 2022 · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Chamber not specifiedOfficial action ↗
Jul 26, 2022 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Commerce Committeehsif00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Ways and Means Committeehswm00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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