Search Results: keywords:"regulatory guidelines"

  • H. R. 8154 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:261

    H. R. 8154 aims to change the Social Security Act to make telehealth services more widely available for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics in the United States. Currently, these services are only available during a specific emergency period and for a...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 8154 wants to let doctors and nurses keep helping patients through video calls at special health centers and country clinics even after emergencies are over, so people can still see their doctors from home.

  • H. R. 8582 — To improve Federal disaster management and response for disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,935

    H.R. 8582, titled the “Federal Disaster Assistance Improvement Act,” aims to improve federal disaster management and response, particularly for disadvantaged communities. The bill allows the chief executive officer of a county to request a disaster or emergency declaration from the President...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8582 is a plan to help communities that have a tough time during big emergencies, like storms or floods, get help faster and easier, especially when the usual helpers like the governor don't ask for it. It makes sure everyone, especially those who don't usually get much help, gets a fair chance to ask for what they need.