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STAR Act

Introduced: November 20, 2019 Introduced by: Harder, Josh Democratic · California See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Nov 21, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Nov 20, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Nov 20, 2019

Introduced in House

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Specialty Treatment to Access and Referrals Act of 2019 or the STAR Act

This bill authorizes grants for health centers and rural health clinics to conduct pilot programs providing electronic consultations with specialists and related telehealth services.

What's happening now November 21, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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