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Introduced
10/24/2023
10/24/2023
In Committee
06/12/2024
06/12/2024
Crossed Over
09/18/2024
09/18/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers.
AI Summary
This bill, the Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act of 2024 (SPEAK Act of 2024), requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to develop guidance for various healthcare entities on best practices for improving access to telemedicine and digital health resources for individuals with limited English proficiency. The guidance will cover topics such as using interpreters during telemedicine appointments, providing accessible instructions on accessing telecommunications systems, improving access to digital patient portals, integrating multi-person video calls for interpretation, and providing patient materials and communications in multiple languages. The task force will consult with a range of stakeholders, including healthcare providers, insurers, language service companies, and patient advocates.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (30)
Michelle Steel (R)*,
Becca Balint (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Monica De La Cruz (R),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Jimmy Gomez (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Young Kim (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Laurel Lee (R),
Susie Lee (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Darren Soto (D),
David Trone (D),
David Valadao (R),
Juan Vargas (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 09/18/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6033/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6033/BILLS-118hr6033eh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6033/BILLS-118hr6033rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6033/BILLS-118hr6033ih.pdf |
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