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Bill114th CongressFiled Aug 3, 2015Science, Technology, Communications
S. 1916

Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Oct 27, 2016)

(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.

What just happenedOct 27, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 659.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD](R-SD)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 27, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 659.

  2. Oct 27, 2016Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/29/2016 without amendment. With written report No. 114-368.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Oct 27, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/29/2016 without amendment. With written report No. 114-368.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Nov 18, 2015Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Aug 3, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Aug 3, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentOct 27, 201680

(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.

Introduced in SenateAug 3, 2015

Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015

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.

Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 — Informed