Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2016

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Congressional Summary of HR 4111

Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to include skilled nursing facilities among the types of health care providers who may request from a telecommunications carrier under the Universal Service Fund the necessary telecommunications and information services to serve persons who reside in rural areas at rates that are reasonably comparable to rates charged for similar services in urban areas.

Current Status of Bill HR 4111

Bill HR 4111 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 19, 2015. Bill HR 4111 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on November 19, 2015.  Bill HR 4111's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452. as of May 23, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4111

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4111

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

Health facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careNursingRural conditions and developmentTelecommunication rates and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4111

Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2016To include skilled nursing facilities as a type of health care provider under section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934.Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2016
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