Bill would extend telehealth grant funding through 2030

What does this do?

This bill reauthorizes two existing Public Health Service Act grant programs: the telehealth network grant program and the telehealth resource centers program. It sets funding at $42,050,000 per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, continuing the current funding structure without creating new programs or changing how the money is used.

Who does it affect?

Hospitals, clinics, and other health organizations that rely on these grants, especially in rural or underserved areas, are directly affected. Patients in those areas and organizations running telehealth resource centers are also affected.

Why does it matter?

Without reauthorization, funding for these telehealth programs was set to expire, potentially disrupting grant support for telehealth technology and training in rural and underserved areas.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• $42,050,000 per year
• covers fy2026 through fy2030
• funds two existing grant programs