HR 2505 · 111th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Reaching Rural Veterans through Telehealth Act

Introduced 2009-05-19· Sponsored by Rep. Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2009-05-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Reaching Rural Veterans through Telehealth Act - Expresses the sense of Congress on the need to use tele-health platforms in treating veterans living in rural areas who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants for establishing three pilot projects for using such platforms to serve the needs of such veterans. Requires the pilot projects to provide treatment, education, and evaluation to such veterans, as well as related support to their families.…

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