SRES 902 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".

This Senate resolution designates the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as Telehealth Awareness Week to recognize the growing role of remote medical services in the United States. The bill highlights how telehealth helps patients access care despite workforce shortages, geographic distance, or mobility challenges, noting that a significant portion of Medicare beneficiaries now use these services. It urges stakeholders to raise public awareness about the benefits of telehealth and to highlight available resources for both providers and patients. Additionally, the resolution calls for the collection and analysis of data on telehealth impacts to promote continuous access across all communities.
Sub-Topics: Telehealth Medicare
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Sep 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 Last action Sep 24, 2026
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Sep 24, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008)
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Sep 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
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)
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