Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act

House Bill

H.R. 134

119th Congress

Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Vern Buchanan

R - FL

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill would permanently allow Medicare beneficiaries to receive telehealth services from their own homes, instead of having to travel to a healthcare facility. This could make it easier for people, especially those in rural or underserved areas, to access medical care remotely.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would permanently allow Medicare beneficiaries to receive telehealth services from their own homes, instead of having to travel to a healthcare facility. This could make it easier for people, especially those in rural or underserved areas, to access medical care remotely.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill permanently allows any site to serve as an originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) for purposes of Medicare telehealth services, including a beneficiary's home.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Permanently allows Medicare beneficiaries to receive telehealth services from their homes, not just healthcare facilities.
Aims to improve access to medical care, especially for people in rural or underserved areas.
Gives Medicare beneficiaries more flexibility and convenience in how they receive healthcare services.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would directly impact Medicare beneficiaries by giving them the option to receive telehealth services from their homes instead of having to travel to a healthcare facility. This could particularly benefit seniors, people with disabilities, and those living in rural areas who may have difficulty accessing in-person care. Increased access to telehealth could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs for these groups.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Computers and information technology

Health technology, devices, supplies

Medicare

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

134, 119th Congress (2025). "Protecting our Communities from Sexual Predators Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-134