To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs.
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill renews funding authority for telehealth network and telehealth resource center grant programs under section 330I of the Public Health Service Act. It authorizes $42,050,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The programs support telehealth networks and resource centers that help health care providers use telehealth technologies, expand access to care, and provide technical assistance. The bill is narrow: it does not create a new program structure, but it keeps the existing grant authority funded for five more fiscal years.
Who Benefits and How
Telehealth network grantees benefit from continued authorization for Federal grant funding through fiscal year 2030. Telehealth resource centers benefit because the bill keeps support available for technical assistance, training, and implementation help. Rural health clinics, community health centers, and other health care providers benefit from resource-center support when adopting or improving telehealth services. Patients in rural and underserved communities benefit from continued telehealth infrastructure that can reduce travel barriers and improve access to specialty or remote care. The Health Resources and Services Administration benefits from a clear authorization level for program administration.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Health Resources and Services Administration must continue administering grants, reviewing applications, monitoring awards, and reporting program performance. Federal appropriators and taxpayers bear the funding burden for the $42,050,000 annual authorization if appropriations are provided. Grant recipients must comply with Federal grant conditions, performance reporting, and program requirements. Providers using grant-supported services may need to maintain technology, privacy, and workflow standards.
Key Provisions
- Extends telehealth network grant funding authority for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
- Extends telehealth resource center grant funding authority for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
- Authorizes $42,050,000 for each covered fiscal year.
- Amends section 330I(q) of the Public Health Service Act.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Reauthorizes Public Health Service Act telehealth network and telehealth resource center grant programs at $42,050,000 for each fiscal year 2026 through 2030.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare, Telehealth, Rural Health
Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes Public Health Service Act telehealth network and telehealth resource center grant programs at $42,050,000 for each fiscal year 2026 through 2030.
Policy Domains
House resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- Telehealth network grantees
- Telehealth resource centers
- Rural health clinics
- Community health centers
- Patients in rural communities
Identified Costs
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- Federal taxpayers
- Grant recipient administrators
- Health care provider compliance staff
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to …
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, …
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without …
Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the …
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without …
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill …
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules …
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate …
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the …
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 275.
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Community health centers, Rural health clinics, Telehealth network grantees
Health Resources and Services Administration
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "hrsa"
- → Health Resources and Services Administration
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