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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 31, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. MOLINARO:H.R. 670.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1The single subject of this legislation is:Healthcare[Page H578]
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H. Rept. 118-874

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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.
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Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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- Hereditary and development disorders
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Health
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2023-01-31
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Think Differently Database Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an online clearinghouse of resources and other information for individuals with an intellectual disability (and their caregivers and families) that is searchable by zip code. In particular, the clearinghouse must include information about (1) community-based services and long-term support services available through Medicaid; and (2) how to obtain health care, mental health care, and other relevant services.
HHS must also promote awareness of the resources in the clearinghouse.
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2024-12-16
Reported to House
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Think Differently Database Act
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a website with resources about Medicaid for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. The website must include information about eligibility, points of contact, and covered long-term services and associated wait lists. The CMS must promote the website to appropriate individuals, such as by collaborating with the Social Security Administration.
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Think Differently Database Act
This act requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish a website with resources about Medicaid for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. The website must include information about eligibility, points of contact, covered long-term services, and wait lists for certain home- and community-based services. The CMS must promote the website to appropriate individuals, such as by collaborating with the Social Security Administration.

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To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a website to promote awareness of available resources for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes
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Introduced in House
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6

To amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a clearinghouse on intellectual disabilities, and for other purposes.
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Introduced in House
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- Enrolled Bill
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- Received in Senate
2024-12-18T05:00:00Z
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- Engrossed in House
2024-12-17T05:00:00Z
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2024-12-16T05:00:00Z
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