Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015

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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

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1916

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1916

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 S 1916

Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015A 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 2015Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1916

John Thune
John Thune
South Dakota(Republican)
Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
Minnesota(Democrat)
John Hoeven
John Hoeven
North Dakota(Republican)
Deb Fischer
Deb Fischer
Nebraska(Republican)

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