HR5081Referred to Committee

Telehealth Modernization Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-02
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Republican · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.8% (574 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (7)

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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.

2025-09-02

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would update federal rules to make it easier for patients to receive medical care through video calls and other remote technologies, potentially expanding which doctors can provide telehealth services and which conditions can be treated this way. The changes would affect patients seeking convenient healthcare options, doctors and hospitals offering remote services, and insurance companies that pay for these visits. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine what changes should be made before a vote.

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