H.R. 2168 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Expanded Telehealth Access Act
H.R. 2168 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 23, 2021, sponsored by Mikie Sherrill with 71 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 23, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Expanded Telehealth Access Act This bill permanently allows audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide telehealth services under Medicare.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 23, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 24, 2021)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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