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Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act
4/14/2026, 1:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8145
This bill aims to amend the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Program to broaden eligibility for financial assistance to cover the construction and improvement of facilities and technological systems to facilitate telemedicine services, reinforce cybersecurity infrastructure, and bolster distance learning efforts, encompassing digital literacy, workforce development, and job training, especially focusing on rural communities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8145
Bill HR 8145 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2026. Bill HR 8145 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2026. Bill HR 8145's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of March 27, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8145
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8145
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8145
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.
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.
Comments
Axl Connolly
861
8 days ago
This bill is a joke! It's gonna mess everything up, mark my words. Can't believe they're actually passing this crap. #ridiculous
Julio Atkinson
719
5 days ago
I'm intrigued by this new bill on distance learning and telemedicine. How will it impact us in the short term?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8145
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