Bills · SRES 417
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 417Health care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, supplies
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
INTRO SEP 19· LAST ACTION SEP 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it's a formal acknowledgement by the U.S. Senate of how important remote healthcare has become, especially after its rapid expansion during the pandemic. By designating an awareness week, it aims to keep telehealth in the public eye, encouraging more people to learn about and use these services, and prompting healthcare systems to further integrate them.
This is significant for addressing real-world problems like the shortage of doctors in many areas, and for improving access to care for people who might struggle to visit a physical clinic due to distance, disability, or lack of transportation. If this resolution didn't pass, there would be no official federal 'Telehealth Awareness Week' for 2025, which might mean less coordinated effort to educate the public and healthcare community about the benefits and availability of remote healthcare.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week."
This officially establishes a specific time each year for national focus and discussion on telehealth.
PROVISION 02
Recognizes the significant role telehealth plays in providing healthcare services and supporting access to care for millions nationwide.
This is an official statement from the Senate affirming the value and impact of telehealth.
PROVISION 03
Urges that steps be taken to raise awareness about the benefits of telehealth and highlight resources for both health care providers and patients.
This encourages practical efforts to educate the public and support the healthcare community in using telehealth.
PROVISION 04
Promotes collecting and analyzing data on telehealth's impact and ensuring continuous access to these services for all communities and in all settings.
This highlights the importance of evidence-based policy and sustained support to integrate telehealth fully into the healthcare system.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 19
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
SEP 19
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6795)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 417
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedSep 19, 2025
Last actionSep 19, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED SEP 19, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 417Health care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, supplies
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
INTRODUCED SEP 19, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 19, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
5
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