HR 5308 United States House · 118th Congress

Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill extends the funding period for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program from 2023 to 2028. It directly affects rural communities by ensuring continued access to telehealth services and educational programs through this existing federal initiative. The key provision is a simple amendment to the program's authorization date in existing law, without creating new requirements or altering the program's scope. The change ensures uninterrupted support for rural healthcare and education providers relying on this funding.
Sub-Topics: Telehealth Broadband Access Tags: Rural Communities
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Aug 29, 2023 Last action Sep 26, 2023