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Telehealth Awareness Week 2025: Promoting Access to Online Healthcare

The U.S. Senate designates September 14-20, 2025, as “Telehealth Awareness Week.” This initiative aims to highlight telehealth's crucial role in providing healthcare access, especially for individuals in remote areas, with limited mobility, or transportation challenges. The resolution seeks to raise awareness of telehealth benefits and promote its continuous development, potentially making healthcare more accessible for citizens from their homes.
Key points
Designation of September 14-20, 2025, as “Telehealth Awareness Week” to emphasize the importance of telemedicine.
Highlighting that telehealth improves access to doctors and specialists, particularly for those with limited transportation or living in rural areas.
Encouraging data collection on telehealth's impact and promoting its continuous access for all communities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_417
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2025-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_417.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of September 14-20, 2025, as “Telehealth Awareness Week” to emphasize the importance of telemedicine.
  • Highlighting that telehealth improves access to doctors and specialists, particularly for those with limited transportation or living in rural areas.
  • Encouraging data collection on telehealth's impact and promoting its continuous 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 Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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