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Telehealth Awareness Week: Ensuring Access to Healthcare for Everyone

This resolution supports designating a Telehealth Awareness Week to highlight the importance of remote medical care. Its goal is to ensure that citizens, especially those in rural areas, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, have continuous access to online health services, making daily healthcare more accessible.
Key points
Designation of Telehealth Awareness Week (September 14-20, 2025) to promote remote medical care.
Support for continuing telehealth flexibilities beyond September 30, 2025, ensuring ongoing access to online medical services.
Efforts to raise awareness about the benefits of telehealth and promote its accessibility for all, including individuals with disabilities and rural communities.
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Additional Information
Supporting the designation of the week of September 14, 2025, through September 20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
Print number: HRES 686
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-09
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Telehealth Awareness Week: Ensuring Access to Healthcare for Everyone

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 686.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of Telehealth Awareness Week (September 14-20, 2025) to promote remote medical care.
  • Support for continuing telehealth flexibilities beyond September 30, 2025, ensuring ongoing access to online medical services.
  • Efforts to raise awareness about the benefits of telehealth and promote its accessibility for all, including individuals with disabilities and rural communities.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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