119th Congress
H.R. 8145
Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- April McClain Delaney(D-MD)
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2026
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Committees
- House Committee on Agriculture
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA)
Added later (2)
- Josh Riley (D-NY) · Apr 2, 2026
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) · Apr 9, 2026
Summary
No Congressional Research Service summary yet. CRS usually publishes one a few weeks after a bill is introduced.
Official title: To amend the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Program to expand eligibility for financial assistance to include the construction and enhancement of facilities and technological systems aimed at delivering telemedicine services, strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure, and supporting distance learning initiatives, including digital literacy, workforce development, and job training, in rural communities.
Latest action(Mar 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 27, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. - Mar 27, 2026
Introduced in House