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Introduced
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to reauthorize the Community Connect Grant Program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to update and reauthorize the Community Connect Grant Program, which provides broadband internet access to rural areas. The bill modifies the technical requirements for broadband service, increasing the minimum transmission speeds from 10 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream to 25 Mbps downstream and 3 Mbps upstream. It also allows grant applications to include future network deployment commitments and extends the program's authorization from 2023 to 2030. The bill specifically updates the definition of qualifying internet service to require at least 100 Mbps downstream and 20 Mbps upstream transmission capacities. These changes aim to improve internet connectivity in rural communities by setting higher performance standards for broadband infrastructure and ensuring continued federal support for expanding rural internet access through 2030.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
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. (on 11/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6070/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6070/BILLS-119hr6070ih.pdf |
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