Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025
Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does** The Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025 would expand access to remote healthcare services for Native American tribal communities. The bill aims to address healthcare disparities in Indian Country by improving the availability and use of telehealth (medical services delivered via phone, video, or internet) in tribal health systems and communities. **Who It Affects** This legislation primarily affects Native American tribes and their members who live on or near reservations, as well as tribal healthcare providers and systems.
It could also impact federal healthcare programs that serve these communities, such as the Indian Health Service (IHS). **Current Status** The bill (HR 2639) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Specific provisions of the bill were not detailed in the available information, but telehealth expansion typically includes funding, regulatory changes, or technical support to help rural and underserved areas deliver healthcare remotely.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.