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- H.R.4932
H.R.4932: CONNECT for Health Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 30, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
68 (44 Democrats, 24 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 30, 2019
Bill Summary
Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act of 2019 or the CONNECT for Health Act of 2019 This bill expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Among other things, the bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive certain restrictions, such as geographic restrictions, for services provided in high-need health professional shortage areas; excludes mental health...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 30, 2019 |
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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| Oct. 30, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) |