S. 1916 - Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015
- Sponsor:
- John Thune
- Summary:
- A bill to include skilled nursing facilities as a type of health care provider under section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.
Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015
S. 1916 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- A bill to include skilled nursing facilities as a type of health care provider under section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to include skilled nursing facilities as a type of health care provider under section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934.
- Other Titles
- Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015
- Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015
- Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015
- Sponsor
- John Thune
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Science, technology, communications
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
- Nursing
- Rural conditions and development
- Telecommunication rates and fees
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 8/03/2015 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 8/03/2015 8/03/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 8/03/2015 Introduced in Senate Put on a legislative calendar 11/18/2015 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. 10/27/2016 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/29/2016 without amendment. With written report No. 114-368. Put on a legislative calendar 10/27/2016 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 659. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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Total contributions given to Senators from Health, Education & Human Resources, which…
supported this bill
Health, Education & Human Resources | $1,301,294 |
$1,301,294 |
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org