Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015

Senate Bill 1916 - Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1916 Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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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