Rural Areas: Extension of Telehealth and Distance Learning Grants
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Key Points
This bill would extend a Department of Agriculture program that helps rural communities access healthcare and education through the internet. It moves the program's expiration date from 2023 to 2030 to ensure it keeps running.
The program provides grants to rural schools, hospitals, and clinics so they can buy equipment like video conferencing tools and computer hardware. This technology allows students to attend specialized classes and patients to see doctors remotely.
The goal is to help people in small towns get the same level of service as those in big cities. By funding these virtual connections, the policy addresses the shortage of local specialists and teachers in remote parts of the country.
Milestones
3 milestones3 actions
Feb 14, 2025House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Jan 9, 2025House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act of 2025
Bill NumberHR 290
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
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