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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.

Senate Actions

Floor
Dec. 21 2024	Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

IntroReferral
Dec. 18 2024	Received in the Senate, read twice.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
Dec. 21 2024	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec. 17 2024	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)

Committee
Dec. 16 2024	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-874.

IntroReferral
Jan. 31 2023	Introduced in House

House floor actions Actions

Floor

Dec. 17
2024

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7277)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 670.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7277-7278)
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Calendars
Dec. 16 2024	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 714.

Committee
Dec. 16 2024	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-874.

IntroReferral
Jan. 31 2023	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Sep. 18 2024	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May. 16 2024	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 0. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb. 10 2023	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

House bill HR670-118

Think Differently Database Act

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