Supporting the designation of the week of September 15, 2024, through September 21, 2024, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1428 is a non-binding resolution introduced in the 118th Congress that supports the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as "Telehealth Awareness Week." The resolution aims to recognize and promote awareness of telehealth services, which involve the delivery of health care remotely using telecommunications technology. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. No specific legislative text or detailed provisions are provided in the available data.
H.Res. 1428 sought to officially recognize a week in 2024 as Telehealth Awareness Week to promote telehealth, but the resolution did not pass and contains no enforceable provisions.
- The resolution designates the week of September 15-21, 2024, as Telehealth Awareness Week.
- It is a non-binding resolution expressing support rather than creating new law or funding.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance and expired.
['Patients and healthcare providers utilizing telehealth services', 'Telehealth technology companies and related health IT sectors', 'Public health advocates promoting access to remote healthcare']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or mandate actions, limiting practical impact.', 'No implementation mechanisms or oversight provisions are included.', 'The resolution’s failure to pass means no formal recognition or coordinated awareness activities are mandated.']
The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which oversees health-related issues including telehealth. It reflects ongoing congressional interest in telehealth as a component of healthcare delivery but did not progress to a vote or enactment. The lack of summary and full text limits detailed legislative context.
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['If passed, the designation could increase public and professional awareness of telehealth, potentially encouraging broader adoption and policy discussions.', 'Recognition weeks can influence stakeholder engagement and media coverage, indirectly supporting telehealth industry growth.']
The bill lacks detailed legislative text and official summary, limiting transparency about specific goals or actions beyond the awareness designation. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create enforceable obligations or funding, which is typical for such designations but important for public understanding. The failure to advance past committee means no formal congressional endorsement was achieved.
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