S2709Referred 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
2025-09-04
Introduced
15
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Tim Scott
Tim Scott
Republican · SC · Senator
Votes with party: 76.6% (832 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (15)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2025-09-04

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would update federal rules to expand access to remote medical care by allowing doctors and patients to use telehealth services more flexibly, including for mental health and prescription services. It would affect patients seeking medical care, healthcare providers offering services, and insurance companies that cover these services. The changes aim to make it easier for people in rural areas or those with mobility challenges to receive medical treatment without traveling to a physical office.

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