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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4111
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsPotential Impact Areas
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
- Nursing
- Rural conditions and development
- Telecommunication rates and fees
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4111
Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2016
To 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 2015
Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2016
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4111
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