HR 3419
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to continue funding for two grant programs within the Health Resources and Services Administration that support telehealth services. Specifically, it reauthorizes the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs, providing financial assistance to healthcare providers and organizations. These programs focus on expanding access to telehealth in rural and underserved communities. The bill allocates $42,050,000 annually for each of the next five fiscal years to support these initiatives.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes the telehealth network grant program.
- Reauthorizes the telehealth resource centers grant program.
- Provides funding of $42,050,000 per year for each program from fiscal year 2026 through 2030.
- Supports expansion of telehealth services.
- Targets funding to rural and medically underserved areas.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Rural communities
- Medically underserved populations
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- Organizations receiving grants
Notable changes
- Extends the authorization of the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs.
- Increases the annual funding allocated to these programs.
Fiscal impact
The bill provides $210,250,000 in funding over five years for the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 3419
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs.
Section 330I(q) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254c–14(q)) is amended—
by striking section
and inserting the following:
in paragraph (1), as so inserted, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and
; and
by adding at the end the following: