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Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015
1/11/2023, 1:29 PM
Congressional Summary of S 1916
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to include skilled nursing facilities among the types of health care providers that 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 S 1916
Bill S 1916 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 3, 2015. Bill S 1916 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on August 3, 2015. Bill S 1916's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 659. as of October 27, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1916
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1916
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 S 1916
Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015
A bill 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 2015
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1916
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