119-hr-8145In Committee

Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act

Sponsored by McClain Delaney, April (Democrat-MD-6) · House · Introduced Mar 27, 2026

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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)

This bill expands an existing federal grant program to help rural communities build and improve infrastructure for telemedicine (remote medical services) and distance learning. The expanded program would also fund cybersecurity improvements, digital literacy training, and job training programs in rural areas.

Legislative Status Timeline

Introduced

Mar 27, 2026

In Committee

Mar 27, 2026

Passed House

Pending

Passed Senate

Pending

Presidential Action

Pending

Sponsor

M

McClain Delaney, April

Independent · MD-6

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