119-HR-3419 Journalist Public Summary
119 · HR 3419 To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the telehealth network and telehealth resource centers grant programs.
Reauthorizes federal grants that help clinics and hospitals build and run telehealth networks and resource centers through FY2026–2030, authorizing $42.05 million per year; it passed the House on April 21, 2026 and now awaits Senate action.
Headline Summary
House-passed bill would extend and boost funding for federal telehealth network and resource-center grants through 2030 ($42.05M/year), advancing on April 21, 2026 under suspension of the rules. (docs.house.gov)
What It Does
H.R. 3419 renews existing Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant programs that help providers set up and sustain telehealth services and technical-assistance hubs called Telehealth Resource Centers. It authorizes $42,050,000 for each of fiscal years 2026–2030 to keep these programs going. (docs.house.gov)
Who’s For It
- Sponsors: Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) with Rep. Adam Gray (D-CA) as co-lead, signaling a bipartisan start. (docs.house.gov)
- House Energy & Commerce Committee advanced the bill 48–0, indicating broad bipartisan support. (congress.gov)
- Telehealth industry advocates (e.g., ATA Action) submitted letters urging passage, citing benefits for patient access and provider support. (congress.gov)
- Rural health advocates list the reauthorization as a priority to sustain telehealth capacity in underserved areas. (ruralhealth.us)
- Full House passed the bill by voice vote on April 21, 2026. (energycommerce.house.gov)
Who’s Against It
- No formal roll‑call opposition recorded so far: the committee vote was unanimous (48–0), and the House passed it by voice vote. (congress.gov)
- Typical concerns raised in debates over reauthorizations include whether authorizing levels translate into effective, well‑evaluated spending; actual dollars still depend on future appropriations. (congress.gov)
What’s Next
As of April 22, 2026, the bill has passed the House and now moves to the Senate. If the Senate approves it, the measure would go to the President for signature. (energycommerce.house.gov)
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