House Bill

H.R. 1349

119th Congress

Women’s Protection in Telehealth Act

In Committee
Introduced:Feb 13, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Sachs Goldman

Dan Sachs Goldman

Representative

Democratic
NY-10

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill restricts telehealth prescribing of abortion-inducing drugs under Medicare. Only physicians who physically examine the patient, are present when the drug is administered, and schedule an in-person follow-up within 14 days can participate in Medicare for these prescriptions.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.