Passed on 2026-09-24
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 902
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
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Introduced 2026-09-24Topic: health care · technology privacyCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution names September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week." It recognizes the role of telehealth, meaning health care delivered to a patient at a different location from the provider, in delivering health care across the United States. It urges that steps be taken to raise awareness about telehealth, highlight telehealth resources for providers and patients, collect and analyze data on its impacts, and promote continued access to telehealth for all communities. The resolution does not create new laws, programs, or funding.
Sponsors
- Brian Schatz Democrat sponsor
- 5 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008) | |
| 2026-09-24 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008) | floor pass |