119th Congress
H.R. 1867
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Kevin Hern(R-OK)
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2025
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce; House Committee on Ways and Means
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (4)
Original cosponsors (4)
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)
- Susie Lee (D-NV)
- Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
This bill permanently removes in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services under Medicare.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 5, 2025 · House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. - Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House