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Think Differently Database Act Became Public Law No: 118-225. Health
HR 670 - 118Think Differently Database Act
Became Public Law No: 118-225.
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Summary
49 Public Law Feb 5, 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.
07 Reported to House Jan 2, 2025
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.
00 Introduced in House Apr 13, 2023
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.
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Jan 4, 2025
Signed by President.
Jan 4, 2025
Signed by President.
Jan 4, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-225.
Jan 4, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-225.
Dec 27, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 27, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 23, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 21, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7316)
Dec 18, 2024
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Dec 17, 2024
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 17, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7277-7278)
Dec 17, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.
Dec 17, 2024
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)
Dec 17, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7277)
Dec 17, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2024
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 16, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-874.
Dec 16, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-874.
Dec 16, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 714.
Sep 18, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 18, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
May 16, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 16, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 0.
Feb 10, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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