H.R.8497: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced July 26, 2022
  • Latest Major Action July 26, 2022

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Republicans)

Bill Version

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There is one statement associated with H.R.8497.

Bill Actions

Date Description
July 26, 2022
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.
July 26, 2022

Introduced in the House by Kevin Hern (R-Okla.)

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