Think Differently Database Act

Bill: 118-hr-670
Sponsor: Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]
Introduced: 2023-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Internet, web applications, social media
Medicaid
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-31
text: 

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.

action_date: 2024-12-16
text: 

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.


action_date: 2025-01-04
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2025-01-04
text: Became Public Law No: 118-225.
action_date: 2025-01-04
text: Became Public Law No: 118-225.
action_date: 2025-01-04
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2025-01-04
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-12-27
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-12-27
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-12-23
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-12-21
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7316)
action_date: 2024-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Received in the Senate, read twice.
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7277)
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7277)
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7277-7278)
action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-12-16
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 714.
action_date: 2024-12-16
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-874.
action_date: 2024-12-16
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-874.
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 0.
action_date: 2024-05-16
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-31
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 118-225