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H.R. 670Became Law

Think Differently Database Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 4, 2025)

Think Differently Database Act

This act requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a website with resources about Medicaid for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. The website must include information about eligibility, points of contact, covered long-term services, and wait lists for certain home- and community-based services. The CMS must promote the website to appropriate individuals, such as by collaborating with the Social Security Administration.

What just happenedJan 4, 2025

Became Public Law No: 118-225.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19](R-NY)Sponsor
26 cosponsors19 D7 R
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  1. Jan 4, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 118-225.

  2. Jan 4, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 118-225.

  3. Jan 4, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 4, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 27, 2024FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 27, 2024President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 23, 2024Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 21, 2024Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7316)

  9. Dec 21, 2024Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 18, 2024IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Dec 17, 2024FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  12. Dec 17, 2024FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Dec 17, 2024FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7277)

  14. Dec 17, 2024Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7277)

  15. Dec 17, 2024FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.

  16. Dec 17, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7277-7278)

  17. Dec 17, 2024FloorH30300

    Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. Dec 16, 2024CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 714.

  19. Dec 16, 2024CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-874.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Dec 16, 2024Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-874.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  21. Sep 18, 2024CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  22. Sep 18, 2024CommitteeH15001

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  23. May 16, 2024CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 0.

    Health Subcommittee
  24. May 16, 2024CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Health Subcommittee
  25. Feb 10, 2023CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  26. Jan 31, 2023IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  27. Jan 31, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Jan 31, 2023IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 4, 202549

Think Differently Database Act

This act requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a website with resources about Medicaid for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. The website must include information about eligibility, points of contact, covered long-term services, and wait lists for certain home- and community-based services. The CMS must promote the website to appropriate individuals, such as by collaborating with the Social Security Administration.

Reported to HouseDec 16, 202407

Think Differently Database Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a website with resources about Medicaid for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. The website must include information about eligibility, points of contact, and covered long-term services and associated wait lists. The CMS must promote the website to appropriate individuals, such as by collaborating with the Social Security Administration.

Introduced in HouseJan 31, 202300

Think Differently Database Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an online clearinghouse of resources and other information for individuals with an intellectual disability (and their caregivers and families) that is searchable by zip code. In particular, the clearinghouse must include information about (1) community-based services and long-term support services available through Medicaid; and (2) how to obtain health care, mental health care, and other relevant services.

HHS must also promote awareness of the resources in the clearinghouse.