H.R. 5981 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021
H.R. 5981 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Nov 15, 2021, sponsored by Michelle Steel with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 15, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021 This bill makes permanent the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michelle Steel (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 15, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Nov 15, 2021)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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