Distance learning and telemedicine

(a) Use of grants for operating expenses Section 2333 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 950aaa–2) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by inserting and operation after construction; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by adding and at the end; and (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking or extend each place it appears and inserting extend, or operate; (3) in subsection (f)— (A) in paragraph (3), by striking or at the end; (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) operation of the programming, equipment, or facilities referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2); or; and (4) by striking subsection (g) and inserting the following: (g) Operating expenses Not more than 15 percent of the amount of financial assistance provided to a recipient under this chapter may be used for operating expenses and administrative expenses that are reasonable and allocable to the project carried out by the recipient.. (b) Waiver of matching requirement Section 2334 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 950aaa–3) is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Waiver of matching requirement The Secretary shall waive any requirement for a recipient of financial assistance under this chapter to provide non-Federal matching funds— (1) in a case of demonstrated need or if the matching requirement would create a substantial burden, as determined by the Secretary; or (2) if the recipient is a federally recognized Indian Tribe.. (c) Authorization of appropriations Section 2335A of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 950aaa–5) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2027 through 2031. (d) Conforming amendment Section 1(b) of Public Law 102–551 (7 U.S.C. 950aaa note) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2031.