Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act
Rural Tech: Expanding Telemedicine and Job Training
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Agriculture. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no further actions scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While rural technology and healthcare often have support from both parties, most bills introduced in the House never make it through the full legislative process to become law.
Key Points
- This bill expands a federal grant program that helps rural areas get better technology. It would allow communities to use the money to build new facilities and improve their computer systems for online doctor visits and remote learning.
- Rural towns could use these funds for more than just health and school. The bill adds support for cybersecurity to protect data and digital literacy classes to help people learn how to use the internet safely.
- The plan focuses on helping people find work by funding job training and workforce development. It specifically mentions training workers to help build out high speed internet in rural parts of the country.
- If passed, these changes would start six months after the bill becomes law. This gives the government time to update the rules for how local groups can apply for the new types of funding.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act
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