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H.R.727: Facilitating Virtual Visitation for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 2, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 2, 2021
Bill Summary
Facilitating Virtual Visitation for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2021 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 |
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Feb. 2, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Feb. 2, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 2, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Feb. 2, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) |