To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. HERN of Oklahoma:\nH.R. 1867.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle 1 Section 8\n[Page H1010]\n</pre>"
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