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Telehealth Awareness Week: Supporting Remote Healthcare Access

The U.S. Senate supported designating a Telehealth Awareness Week to highlight the importance of remote medical services. This aims to increase healthcare access for all citizens, especially in rural areas, and promote the benefits of telehealth in daily life.
Key points
Designation of Telehealth Awareness Week (September 18-24, 2022) to promote remote medical services.
Emphasis on telehealth's role in providing healthcare access, especially post-COVID-19 pandemic.
Encouraging actions to raise awareness, collect data, and promote continued telehealth access for all communities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_805
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2022-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_805.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of Telehealth Awareness Week (September 18-24, 2022) to promote remote medical services.
  • Emphasis on telehealth's role in providing healthcare access, especially post-COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Encouraging actions to raise awareness, collect data, and promote continued telehealth access for all communities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5164-5165; text: CR S5230-5231)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health