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118th Congress Health

S. 4174: Think Differently Database Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 18, 2024
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Apr 18, 2024

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Eric Schmitt R-MO SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Apr 18, 2024Introduced in the Senate by Eric Schmitt.
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  1. Apr 18, 2024Introduced in Senate
  2. Apr 18, 2024Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.