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S. 1261 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

CONNECT for Health Act of 2025

S. 1261 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Apr 2, 2025, sponsored by Brian Schatz with 73 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Apr 2, 2025
Co-sponsors
73
Policy area
Health

What it does

Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2025 or the CONNECT for Health Act of 2025 This bill expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Brian Schatz (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 37 Republicans, 2 Independents.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 2, 2025
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Apr 2, 2025)

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1261 (119th Congress): CONNECT for Health Act of 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-s-1261/connect-for-health-act-of-2025 (accessed 2026-10-17).