H.R.3280

Rural Broadband Modernization Act

Introduced·5/8/25

The Rural Broadband Modernization Act aims to enhance broadband access in rural areas by providing grants, loans, and loan guarantees for broadband.

The Rural Broadband Modernization Act seeks to improve broadband access in rural areas by offering grants, loans, and loan guarantees to eligible entities for constructing, improving, or acquiring broadband facilities and equipment. The act prioritizes projects that serve unserved or underserved rural communities, aiming for a minimum of 100 Mbps symmetrical throughput. Eligible entities include state and local governments, Indian tribes, community anchor institutions, private entities, and philanthropic organizations.

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Agriculture Committee
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History

May 8, 2025

House

Introduced in House

May 8, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.