Rural Broadband Modernization Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- May 8, 2025
What it does
The Rural Broadband Modernization Act aims to expand broadband access in rural areas by amending the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to provide grants, loans, and loan guarantees for constructing, improving, or acquiring broadband infrastructure. It sets a minimum service standard of 100 Mbps symmetrical throughput for rural households and prioritizes funding for unserved communities, low-population areas, and projects involving multiple stakeholders like governments, schools, and tribal entities. The bill also establishes application timelines, limits grant amounts to 75% of project costs (with exceptions for low-density areas), and requires recipients to complete buildout within five…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.