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H.R.6855: Facilitating Virtual Visitation for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2020
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 13, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - May 13, 2020
Bill Summary
Facilitating Virtual Visitation for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2020 This bill provides statutory authority for certain requirements with respect to the rights of residents in Medicare skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Specifically, the bill requires SNFs to provide residents with reasonable access to a telephone and the internet and to inform residents of such access and of any policy changes regarding external visitors. Additionally, the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| May 13, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) |