Bill · S.Res. 902· Senate(119-SRES-902)
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008)
- Sponsored by
- Brian Schatz
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week." It recognizes the role telehealth plays in helping millions of patients access quality healthcare services. The text notes that telehealth helps in areas with workforce shortages and for people who live far from facilities, have limited mobility, or face transportation barriers. It highlights that telehealth usage has grown among Medicare beneficiaries for routine care and behavioral health services. Finally, the Senate urges steps to raise awareness about telehealth benefits, highlight resources, collect data, and promote continuous access.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
The resolution highlights high satisfaction and utilization rates of telehealth among Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and over.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
The resolution explicitly identifies telehealth as an important tool for individuals with limited mobility or transportation barriers.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The text emphasizes how telehealth improves healthcare access in areas with workforce shortages and for those living far from medical facilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promoting Access to Care: The resolution urges steps to promote continuous access to telehealth for all communities and across settings, which can help individuals who live far away from healthcare facilities, have limited mobility, or have transportation barriers (Resolved, paragraph (3)(D)).
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Raising Awareness and Resources: The text urges steps to raise awareness about the benefits of telehealth and highlight resources for both healthcare providers and patients (Resolved, paragraphs (3)(A) and (3)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4Improves Mental Health Access+3Increases Medicaid Funding+2Increases Medicare Funding+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+2
- 9/24/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia