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RepublicanBill · H.R. 290· House(119-HR-290)

Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act of 2025

Rep. Langworthy
Age: 45 years
New York
Introduced
1/9/2025
Last activity
2/14/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Sponsored by
Nicholas Langworthy
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 7
Agriculture and Food
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act of 2025'', seeks to reauthorize the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program of the Department of Agriculture. It specifically amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990. The amendment changes the date in Section 2335A from 2023'' to ``2030''. This action is intended to extend the program's authorization.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6

    The bill specifically extends programs that provide essential health and educational services to rural communities.

  • Does this invest in rural communities?+5

    The extension of the distance learning and telemedicine program supports infrastructure and service capabilities in rural areas.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5

    Extending the program provides continued funding and support for telemedicine services, which expands healthcare access for remote populations.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.