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R–DOCS Reauthorization Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 3:42 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3438

Rural Delivery of Online Care Services Reauthorization Act of 2020 or the R-DOCS Reauthorization Act of 2020

This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and otherwise modifies grants for telehealth networks and telehealth resource centers that serve medically underserved populations. Among other changes, the bill (1) provides statutory authority for including substance-use disorder providers in the list of entities that may participate in telehealth networks, and (2) specifies a preference for applicants with a record of success in expanding telehealth in rural areas for telehealth resource services grants.  

Current Status of Bill S 3438

Bill S 3438 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2020. Bill S 3438 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2020.  Bill S 3438's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3438

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3438

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3438

R–DOCS Reauthorization Act of 2020
R–DOCS Reauthorization Act of 2020
Rural Delivery of Online Care Services Reauthorization Act of 2020
A bill to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3438

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