What does Preamble of Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act do?

This bill amends the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Program. It expands eligibility for financial assistance to include construction and enhancement of facilities. The assistance also covers technological systems for telemedicine services. The bill aims to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure. It supports distance learning initiatives, including digital literacy, workforce development, and job training. These initiatives are targeted towards rural communities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act.

What does TELEMEDICINE, DISTANCE LEARNING, AND CYBERSECURITY SUPPORT of Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act do?

This section amends Section 2333 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 950aaa-2). The amendments expand the scope of services to include cybersecurity support in addition to telemedicine and distance learning. The text inserts language regarding digital literacy, workforce development, and job training in several subsections. It adds a provision addressing the need for distance workforce development and job training, specifically mentioning a workforce that supports broadband building in rural areas. The amendments also modify effective dates for these changes, stating they will take effect six months after the Act's enactment.

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Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act

Last updated: 3/27/2026 · Introduced: 3/27/2026

Author: April McClain Delaney (D-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants Program to include funding for facility construction and technological systems supporting telemedicine services.
The legislation broadens the program's scope to provide cybersecurity support alongside distance learning and telemedicine.
It prioritizes distance learning and workforce development initiatives, including digital literacy and job training, specifically targeting rural communities and broadband infrastructure support.

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